Meaning & Definition of Yell in English
English⟶
Yell
/jɛl/
noun
1. A loud utterance
- Often in protest or opposition
- "The speaker was interrupted by loud cries from the rear of the audience"
synonym:
- cry,
- outcry,
- call,
- yell,
- shout,
- vociferation
2. A loud utterance of emotion (especially when inarticulate)
- "A cry of rage"
- "A yell of pain"
synonym:
- cry,
- yell
verb
1. Utter a sudden loud cry
- "She cried with pain when the doctor inserted the needle"
- "I yelled to her from the window but she couldn't hear me"
synonym:
- shout,
- shout out,
- cry,
- call,
- yell,
- scream,
- holler,
- hollo,
- squall
2. Utter or declare in a very loud voice
- "You don't have to yell--i can hear you just fine"
synonym:
- yell,
- scream
Examples of using
Don't yell.
You can't yell at me like that.
Please, don't yell!