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yelling

yelling

172 1.0
A loud shout showing pain, anger or strong feeling
  • noun
  • /ˈjɛlɪŋ/
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  • There has been no shouting or yelling; everyone is taking the news in silence.

I said that pregnancy hormones don't justify yelling or abuse to your partner.

Examples

  • The child's yelling could be heard all the way down the street when he scraped his knee.

  • What do you think of when you know they hear the yelling, arguing, and fighting?

    Blog text (8)
  • There was a lot of eager yelling on the other side, and then everything just stopped.

    Fiction book (1992)
  • With all the yelling, it's hard to make out what's being said.

    Fiction book (1993)
  • OK, All this yelling is really stressing me out.

  • You two have been family for over a year now, and I will not tolerate these yelling matches anymore.

  • There will be no name-calling, no yelling, and no interrupting.

    Fiction book (1999)
  • Miz Smith went on yelling, her voice like small darts hitting a target, bull's-eye.

    Fiction book (1994)
  • Vocal fold hemorrhage occurs because of severe, improper use of the voice, such as extreme yelling.

    Academic text (2007)
  • The catcalls and yelling continued, like arrows fired at stranded prey on a shoreline.

    Fiction book (1997)

Synonyms

shout
vsyelling
162 1.0

A loud cry to get attention or show strong feeling

is less about clear intent and more about a loud, messy outcry
cry
vsyelling
142 1.0

A loud call that an animal or person makes

is a specifically loud, inarticulate emotional outcry rather than a general sound
shouting
vsyelling
129 1.0

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

is more uncontrolled and inarticulate, focused on raw sound rather than purpose
screaming
vsyelling
92 1.9

A very loud high, piercing noise that hurts the ears

is usually less piercing and more rough or inarticulate in tone
yell
vsyelling
75 1.0

A loud, sudden shout made when you feel strong pain, anger or excitement

is a more inarticulate prolonged cry of emotion rather than a sharp call
screeching
vsyelling
58 3.3

A very loud high sound that hurts your ears

tends to be a fuller, rough human outcry rather than a sharp screech
howling
vsyelling
47 4.1

A long loud cry that shows strong feeling

is shorter and more inarticulate, focused on a sudden loud outburst
holler
vsyelling
  • Informal
35 7.5

A very loud shout or cry that shows strong feeling

is a human vocal outburst that is typically more inarticulate
squeal
vsyelling
34 2.9

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

is generally lower in pitch and more messy than a long high sound
roaring
vsyelling
30 3.4

A deep loud sound like an animal or thunder

is less deep and more focused on loud, urgent emotional sound
shrieking
vsyelling
15 3.0

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

is louder and rougher but not always as high-pitched or piercing
exclamation
vsyelling
12 3.4

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

is a longer rough outburst from pain, anger, or excitement
exclaiming
vsyelling
8 3.8

A short loud shout showing surprise or strong feeling

is more continuous and less controlled, expressing raw emotion loudly
bellowing
vsyelling
4 5.9

A very loud deep shout like an animal's roar

is usually higher and more human, not the deep animal-like roar
loud holler
vsyelling
  • US
1 4.1

A very loud shout to show strong feeling or get attention

is driven more by feeling and noise than by attention-seeking purpose
halloo
vsyelling
  • Archaic
1 9.9

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

is mainly an emotional, often uncontrolled cry rather than a calling signal
hollering
vsyelling
  • Informal
5.9

A very loud shout that sounds like an animal call

is similar but is more human and less animal-like in quality
holloa
vsyelling
  • Archaic
9.9

A loud shout to get attention from far away

is expressive and emotional rather than specifically meant to gain notice
howler
vsyelling
4.4

A loud strong cry that someone or an animal makes

is typically more inarticulate and centered on human emotional sound

Antonyms

660 2.0

A period with no sound or speech

Idioms

9.9

To complain angrily about things you cannot change, often sounding out of touch

How Loud

scream
596 1.0
yelling
172 1.0
shout
162 1.0
to talk
1.0
murmur
36 4.1

Surface Forms

yelling singular
yellings plural

Morphology

yelling = yell (transparent) = yell + ing

A straightforward gerund/nominalization of the verb 'yell' meaning 'the act of yelling', which is directly predictable for learners.

Etymology

Yelling comes from the verb yell, which traces back to an old German word meaning 'to cry out' or 'make a loud sound' and is like the everyday word shout. So, yelling is simply a loud cry used to show pain, anger, or excitement.