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

Its rumble barreled over crowds gathered at KSC’s press site drowning out cheers, hollers and the clicking sounds of cameras snapping away pictures of the liftoff. — Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Apr. 2026

During his very first talk show appearance onThe Ellen Show that same year, Dane joked about the famous scene and the use of double-stick tape to an audience of screaming women, clearly enjoying the crowd's appreciative mewls and hollers. — Jordan Hoffman, Entertainment Weekly, 20 Feb. 2026

Verb

Fast forward to the semiquincentennial and Americans holler versions of that slogan through windows in real life, just on phones and computers. — Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2026

As the market opened for business and hummed and hollered across the league Tuesday, the Canucks and their first-year management team remained on the sidelines. — Thomas Drance, New York Times, 24 June 2026