"yell" in the noun sense
1. cry, outcry, call, yell, shout, vociferation
a loud utterance often in protest or opposition
"the speaker was interrupted by loud cries from the rear of the audience"
2. cry, yell
a loud utterance of emotion (especially when inarticulate
"a cry of rage"
"a yell of pain"
"yell" in the verb sense
1. shout, shout out, cry, call, yell, scream, holler, hollo, squall
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"
2. yell, scream
utter or declare in a very loud voice
"You don't have to yell
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