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yell

DEFINITIONS OF: yell

1

n a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition

Synonyms:
call, cry, outcry, shout, vociferation
Types:
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bellow, bellowing, holla, holler, hollering, hollo, holloa, roar, roaring, yowl
a very loud utterance (like the sound of an animal)
blue murder
an extravagantly loud outcry
catcall
a cry expressing disapproval
clamor, clamoring, clamour, clamouring, hue and cry
loud and persistent outcry from many people
halloo
a shout to attract attention
hoot
a loud raucous cry (as of an owl)
hosanna
a cry of praise or adoration (to God)
noise
a loud outcry of protest or complaint
scream, screaming, screech, screeching, shriek, shrieking
sharp piercing cry
whoop
a loud hooting cry of exultation or excitement
battle cry, rallying cry, war cry, war whoop
a yell intended to rally a group of soldiers in battle
shouting, yelling
uttering a loud inarticulate cry as of pain or excitement
yodel
a songlike cry in which the voice fluctuates rapidly between the normal voice and falsetto
Bronx cheer, bird, boo, hiss, hoot, raspberry, razz, razzing, snort
a cry or noise made to express displeasure or contempt
Type of:
utterance, vocalization
the use of uttered sounds for auditory communication

n a loud utterance of emotion (especially when inarticulate)

“a yell of pain”
Synonyms:
cry
Types:
complaint
(formerly) a loud cry (or repeated cries) of pain or rage or sorrow
exclamation
a loud complaint or protest or reproach
lament, lamentation, plaint, wail
a cry of sorrow and grief
Type of:
utterance, vocalization
the use of uttered sounds for auditory communication

v utter a sudden loud cry

“I yelled to her from the window but she couldn't hear me”
Synonyms:
call, cry, holler, hollo, scream, shout, shout out, squall
call
utter in a loud voice or announce
call out, cry, cry out, exclaim, outcry, shout
utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
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hollo
cry hollo
hurrah
shout `hurrah!'
halloo
shout `halloo', as when greeting someone or attracting attention
whoop
shout, as if with joy or enthusiasm
pipe, pipe up, shriek, shrill
utter a shrill cry
howl, roar, ululate, wail, yaup, yawl
emit long loud cries
screak, screech, skreak, skreigh, squawk
utter a harsh abrupt scream
caterwaul, yowl
utter shrieks, as of cats
squall, waul, wawl
make high-pitched, whiney noises
Type of:
emit, let loose, let out, utter
express audibly; utter sounds (not necessarily words)

v utter or declare in a very loud voice

“You don't have to yell--I can hear you just fine”
Synonyms:
scream
Type of:
shout
utter in a loud voice; talk in a loud voice (usually denoting characteristic manner of speaking)
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