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

Inside the iconic Cuban bar turned Scottish hotspot, the Tartan Army hollered as dancers dressed in green and yellow feather headdresses danced on top of the Ball & Chain bar. — Delia Rose Sauer, Miami Herald, 22 June 2026

Fans shrieked and hollered as every player in the realmwide war — Queen Rhaenyra (Emma D’Arcy), Prince Daemon (Matt Smith), the Sea Snake (Steve Toussaint) and his nemesis Lohar (Abigail Thorn) — popped up. — Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 22 June 2026