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yell

yell

75 1.0
A loud, sudden shout made when you feel strong pain, anger or excitement
  • noun
  • /jɛl/
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  • She let out a yell of pain when she accidentally stubbed her toe.

I my throat hurts from just yelling and being angry.

Examples

  • His shriek, when he saw the fleeing humans, was echoed by more distant yells and then by other crashing noises.

    Fiction book (1992)
  • Twenty-seven years later, I am still fascinated by the yells and squawks of these small mammals.

    Academic text (1995)
  • No yelling from the bar across the room at us.

  • In the same moment that the two charged in, Nate's yell came again, "Mother!"

    Fiction book (1992)
  • Marissa and Wendy could hear the man yell to others to "pipe down a sec."

    Fiction book (1991)
  • A strangled yell rang out over the cemetery, and Flo turned to run.

    Fiction book (1993)
  • Jill stifles a yell as shards of broken porcelain rattle to the floor around her.

    Fiction book (1990)
  • Their raucous yells and squeaks in the evenings are haunting.

    Academic text (2008)
  • The loud yell from the crowd signaled their excitement as the team scored.

  • During the concert, the audience erupted in yells of joy and appreciation.

Synonyms

call
vsyell
301 1.0

A sound an animal makes to get attention

is more emotional and sharp rather than a neutral attracting sound
yelling
vsyell
172 1.0

A loud shout showing pain, anger or strong feeling

is the sharp sudden cry rather than the named action or process
shout
vsyell
162 1.0

A loud cry to get attention or show strong feeling

is a sharp sudden cry focused on strong emotion
cry
vsyell
142 1.0

A loud call that an animal or person makes

is sharper and more forceful, showing stronger emotion
shouting
vsyell
129 1.0

Loud sounds people make to show strong feelings, for example at sports games

is a single sharp cry rather than a continuous action
screaming
vsyell
92 1.9

A very loud high, piercing noise that hurts the ears

is loud too but usually less high pitched and more blunt
wail
vsyell
54 3.2

A long loud cry that shows pain or deep sadness

is a sudden sharp cry often showing anger or excitement instead
howling
vsyell
47 4.1

A long loud cry that shows strong feeling

is usually shorter and sharper, not a prolonged expressive sound
holler
vsyell
  • Informal
35 7.5

A very loud shout or cry that shows strong feeling

is a sharp human cry expressing anger or pain
squeal
vsyell
34 2.9

A long, high sound showing pain, fear, or strong excitement

is shorter and sharper, expressing quick strong emotion rather than prolonged pitch
whooping
vsyell
20 3.7

A loud shout that shows joy or approval

is similar in volume but often shows anger or pain instead of joy
shrieking
vsyell
15 3.0

A loud, very high sound like a scream made by a person or animal

is loud but commonly sharper and less consistently high pitched
exclamation
vsyell
12 3.4

A loud cry that shows sudden strong feeling like surprise or pain

is harsher and sharper, often showing anger or pain rather than surprise
bellowing
vsyell
4 5.9

A very loud deep shout like an animal's roar

is higher pitched and sharper rather than a deep roaring sound
loud holler
vsyell
  • US
1 4.1

A very loud shout to show strong feeling or get attention

is a shorter, sharper cry mainly to express emotion
halloo
vsyell
  • Archaic
1 9.9

A loud shout to call dogs in a hunt or get someone's attention

is aimed more at expressing emotion than simply calling for attention
hollo
vsyell
  • Archaic
1 9.9

A very loud cry like an animal's call made by a person

is a sharper human cry used mainly for emotion
hollering
vsyell
  • Informal
5.9

A very loud shout that sounds like an animal call

is a brief sharp cry rather than a repeated animal like call
holloa
vsyell
  • Archaic
9.9

A loud shout to get attention from far away

is focused on showing emotion rather than signalling others
vociferation
vsyell
  • Formal
9.5

A loud, strong shout often made in protest

is broader and sharper, used for many strong emotions not only protest
howler
vsyell
4.4

A loud strong cry that someone or an animal makes

is typically sharper and quicker than that broader strong cry

Antonyms

660 2.0

A period with no sound or speech

36 4.1

A low, quiet sound made by people speaking softly or by small movements

How Loud

to scream
1.0
yell
75 1.0
shout
162 1.0
to murmur
11 4.2
whisper
110 1.0

Surface Forms

yell singular
yells plural

Etymology

The noun yell comes from the same old English word meaning 'to cry out', and it is like yelp. So a yell is a loud, sharp shout that shows a strong feeling such as surprise, pain, or anger.