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
• indorsement
• 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
• mutter
• moan
• growl
• squawk
• bitch
• squeal
• kick
• grumble
• whimper
• cry
• worry
• wail
• bellyache
• murmur
• nag
• bleat
• yowl
• kvetch
• grouse
• yammer
• caterwaul
• inveigh
• beef
• repine
• keen
• yawp
• gripe
• whinge
• carp
• croak
• grizzle
• crab
• fuss
• yaup
• protest
• grouch
• kick up a fuss
• kick up a stink
• maunder
• grump
• object (to)
• quarrel (with)
• sob
• cavil
• quibble
• fret
• stew
• 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
• halloo
• thunder
• bawl
• bellow
• bay
• sound off
• hollo
• whoop
• hallo
• shriek
• screech
• vociferate
• shrill
• howl
• squeak
• crow
• squeal
• wail
• hail
• caterwaul
• yowl
• ululate
• yawp
• speak out
• speak up
• yaup

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• whisper
• breathe
• murmur
• mutter
• mumble

Examples of holler in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

The air was filled with whoops and hollers, punctuated by the sounds of balls plinking off the nearby table tennis and pickleball courts. —Chelsea Brasted, Axios, 31 July 2024

Tucked deep down in a holler in rural Virginia, along a dirt road just off Route 221, and cradled by tall bull pines amid the Blue Ridge foothills, the annual FloydFest roared to life. —Garret K. Woodward, Rolling Stone, 30 July 2024

Verb

Craig looked emotional at several points as his wife, Rachel Weisz, was beaming and hollering in unison with the crowd while standing on her feet. —Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2024

When a well-wisher near Habba hollered out, Trump heard the voice and asked to speak to his fan. —Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times, 19 July 2024