YELL Synonyms: 49 Similar and Opposite Words

yell 1 of 2

verb

ˈyel

Definition of yell next

as in to scream

to cry out loudly and emotionally yelled with fear when the speeding car veered onto the crowded sidewalk

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as in to shout

to speak so as to be heard at a distance I yelled to the kids in the backyard that it was time to go home

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yell

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noun

as in shout

a loud vocal expression of strong emotion the crowd gave a yell of approval

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Recent Examples of yell

Verb

Johnson was accused of following Reese around the store, yelling loudly and becoming more aggressive, according to the suit. —

Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2026 LeBron James appeared to yell from the bench, asking clarification in Indiana on Wednesday night. —

Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 26 Mar. 2026

Noun

Closer Mason Miller let out a yell and pointed toward the sky. —

ABC News, 15 Mar. 2026 Dallas Lincoln guard Lanae Dallas (2), left, lets out a yell after she was announced as the Most Valuable player following Lincoln's 77-49 victory over Fredericksburg to claim the Class 4A state championship. —

Dallas Morning News, 7 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for yell

Recent Examples of Synonyms for yell

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The voice-over exchange on racial identity is played as obvious parody — the satire screaming its head off in case anyone should question the play’s point of view.

— Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 25 Mar. 2026
One video shows black smoke streaming out of a building where a wall is painted blue with flowers and the sound of a woman can be heard screaming.

— Marin Scott, NBC news, 24 Mar. 2026