Yell (Noun)
Meaning 1
A loud utterance; often in protest or opposition; "the speaker was interrupted by loud cries from the rear of the audience".
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- Her yell cut through the music and caused everyone to stop and stare.
- The yell that erupted from the audience was so loud it hurt his ears.
- His angry yell was still echoing in the hallway when she finally plucked up the courage to go and find him.
- A yell from outside interrupted their conversation and they both jumped up to see what was wrong.
- The yell pierced the air as the fire alarm went off and everyone rushed to evacuate the building.
Synonyms
Hypernyms
Hyponyms
- Holloa
- Razzing
- Holla
- Hollering
- Hollo
- Roaring
- Boo
- Screeching
- Yowl
- Scream
- Clamoring
- War Cry
- Clamour
- Yodel
- Clamor
- Rallying Cry
- Roar
- Yelling
- Noise
- Razz
- Whoop
- Bird
- Shriek
- Blue Murder
- Screech
- Hosanna
- Screaming
- Snort
- Shouting
- Bellow
- Halloo
- Bronx Cheer
- Bellowing
- Catcall
- Raspberry
- Hoot
- War Whoop
- Hue And Cry
Related Words
Meaning 2
A loud utterance of emotion (especially when inarticulate); "a cry of rage"; "a yell of pain".
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The sudden yell of fear echoed through the abandoned house.
- Her yell of excitement was so loud that it startled the neighbors.
- The yell of pain from the injured player stopped the game.
- The crowd's yell of disappointment filled the stadium when their team lost.
- The baby's yell of frustration was a sign that she was tired and needed a nap.