Synonyms of holler

holler 1 of 2

noun

1

as in shout

a loud vocal expression of strong emotion

heard a holler from somewhere in the woods and ran toward it

Synonyms & Similar Words

• shout
• howl
• scream
• cry
• yell
• shriek
• squeal
• whoop
• roar
• hoot
• yowl
• screech
• yelp
• shrill
• squeak
• bellow
• interjection
• clamor
• ejaculation
• wail
• squall
• outcry
• bawl
• caterwaul
• plaint

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• murmur
• mutter
• whisper
• gasp
• mumble
• whimper

2

as in whine

an expression of dissatisfaction, pain, or resentment

there didn't seem to be a thermostat setting that wouldn't bring a holler from somebody

Synonyms & Similar Words

• whine
• moan
• bitch
• complaint
• fuss
• grievance
• lament
• whimper
• squawk
• wail
• bleat
• murmur
• grumble
• grouse
• yammer
• carp
• gripe
• whinge
• beef
• protest
• plaint
• objection
• kvetch
• grouch
• demur
• miserere
• challenge
• expostulation
• stink
• remonstrance
• quibble
• kick
• niggle

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• compliment
• praise
• applause
• commendation
• approval
• acclaim
• plaudit
• sanction
• endorsement

holler

2 of 2

verb

ˈhä-lər 

1

as in to complain

to express dissatisfaction, pain, or resentment usually tiresomely

another city council meeting with residents hollering about the unsatisfactory collection of garbage

Synonyms & Similar Words

• complain
• scream
• whine
• moan
• mutter
• growl
• bitch
• squawk
• kick
• squeal
• grumble
• whimper
• worry
• cry
• wail
• murmur
• nag
• bleat
• grouse
• yammer
• inveigh
• bellyache
• caterwaul
• beef
• keen
• repine
• gripe
• whinge
• yowl
• yawp
• kvetch
• carp
• croak
• grizzle
• crab
• fuss
• protest
• grouch
• kick up a fuss
• maunder
• grump
• object (to)
• quarrel (with)
• cavil
• sob
• quibble
• stew
• fret
• lament
• blubber
• bewail
• bemoan
• deplore

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• rejoice
• delight
• take
• accept
• bear
• tolerate
• endure
• crow
• cheer
• commend
• applaud
• countenance

2

as in to shout

to speak so as to be heard at a distance

there's no need to holler; I'm in the next room

Synonyms & Similar Words

• shout
• yell
• cry
• call
• scream
• roar
• thunder
• bawl
• bellow
• bay
• sound off
• hollo
• whoop
• shriek
• screech
• vociferate
• shrill
• howl
• squeak
• crow
• squeal
• wail
• hail
• caterwaul
• yowl
• ululate
• yawp
• speak out
• speak up

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• whisper
• breathe
• murmur
• mutter
• mumble

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of holler

Noun

Their hoots and hollers drowned Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s explanation of how a title defense fell short. — Joel Lorenzi, New York Times, 31 May 2026

Blues developed after the Civil War (1861–65) and was influenced by 19th-century work songs and field hollers, minstrel show music, ragtime, and church music such as spirituals and hymns, as well as the folk and popular music of white Southerners. — René Ostberg, Encyclopedia Britannica, 15 May 2026

Verb

As players and coaches hooted and hollered for Richman’s win, Mills socked a cheering Richman with a right hook to his facemask. — Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 13 Aug. 2026

Nearby, other passengers screamed and hollered for their lives. — Reeti Malhotra, Sacbee.com, 24 July 2026