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

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

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

Verb

Pedestrians holler their support and cars make way for the annual Juneteenth parade. — Sarah Enelow-Snyder, Midwest Living, 19 July 2026

At Daytona International Speedway more than 70,000 persons whooped, hollered and slugged down beer watching Cale Yarborough win the Firecracker 400 automobile race. — Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 July 2026