"yell" | Definition and Related Words

Noun

is a type of: utterance, vocalization - the use of uttered sounds for auditory communication
subtypes:
- 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
- bird, boo, bronx cheer, hiss, hoot, raspberry, razz, razzing, snort - a cry or noise made to express displeasure or contempt
same as: call, cry, outcry, shout, vociferation
is a type of: utterance, vocalization - the use of uttered sounds for auditory communication

subtypes: complaint - (formerly) a loud cry (or repeated cries) of pain or rage or sorrow

same as: cry

Verb

is a type of: emit, let loose, let out, utter - express audibly; utter sounds (not necessarily words)
subtypes:
- 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
same as: call, cry, holler, hollo, scream, shout, shout out, squall
verb group:
- call - utter in a loud voice or announce
- call out, cry, cry out, exclaim, outcry, shout - utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
is a type of: shout - utter in a loud voice; talk in a loud voice (usually denoting characteristic manner of speaking)

same as: scream