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yell
(/j//E/l )

noun (n)

  • a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition(noun.communication)
    Synonym:
    call, cry, outcry, shout, vociferation
    source: wordnet30
  • a loud utterance of emotion (especially when inarticulate)(noun.communication)
    Example:
    A yell of pain.
    Synonym:
    cry
    source: wordnet30
  • A sharp, loud, hideous outcry.(noun)
    source: webster1913

verb (v)

  • utter a sudden loud cry(verb.communication)
    Example:
    I yelled to her from the window but she couldn't hear me.
    Synonym:
    call, cry, holler, hollo, scream, shout, shout out, squall
    source: wordnet30
  • utter or declare in a very loud voice(verb.communication)
    Example:
    You don't have to yell--I can hear you just fine.
    Synonym:
    scream
    source: wordnet30
  • To cry out, or shriek, with a hideous noise; to cry or scream as with agony or horror.(verb)
    source: webster1913
  • To utter or declare with a yell; to proclaim in a loud tone.(verb)
    source: webster1913

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