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yell

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of yell

a loud vocal expression of strong emotion

  • the crowd gave a yell of approval
Synonyms of yell

cry, holler, hoot, howl, shout, whoop, yowl
Words Related to yell

ejaculation, interjection

scream, screech, shriek, shrill, squall, squeak, squeal, yelp

bawl, bellow, clamor, outcry, roar

caterwaul, plaint, wail
Near Antonyms of yell

mumble, murmur, mutter

gasp, whimper, whisper

yell

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of yell

1 to cry out loudly and emotionally

  • yelled with fear when the speeding car veered onto the crowded sidewalk
Synonyms of yell

howl, scream, screech, shriek, shrill, squall, squeal, yelp
Words Related to yell

bay, caterwaul, keen, squawk, wail, yawp (or yaup), yowl

bawl, call, cry, holler, shout, thunder, vociferate
Near Antonyms of yell

murmur, mutter, whisper

2 to speak so as to be heard at a distance

  • I yelled to the kids in the backyard that it was time to go home
Synonyms of yell

bawl, bay, bellow, call, cry, holler, hollo (or halloo), roar, shout, sound off, thunder, vociferate
Words Related to yell

crow, whoop

scream, screech, shriek, shrill, squeak, squeal

caterwaul, howl, ululate, wail, yawp (or yaup), yowl

hail

speak out, speak up
Near Antonyms of yell

breathe, mumble, murmur, mutter, whisper

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