YELL: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for YELL?

Need another word that means the same as “yell”? Find 46 synonyms and 30 related words for “yell” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Yell” are: cry, call, outcry, shout, vociferation, yelp, howl, yowl, wail, scream, shriek, screech, squawk, squeal, roar, hoot, hoop, cheer, hurrah, laugh, wit, comedian, comic, entertainer, joker, clown, buffoon, holler, hollo, shout out, squall, cry out, call out, call at the top of one's voice

Yell as a Noun

Definitions of "Yell" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “yell” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• A loud utterance; often in protest or opposition.
• A loud utterance of emotion (especially when inarticulate.
• An extremely amusing person or thing.
• An organized cheer, especially one used to support a sports team.
• A loud, sharp cry of pain, surprise, or delight.

Synonyms of "Yell" as a noun (27 Words)

buffoon	A rude or vulgar fool.
call	A direction in a square dance given by the caller. The salesman s call on a customer.
cheer	Cheerfulness optimism or confidence. A tremendous cheer from the audience.
clown	A foolish or incompetent person. We need a serious government not a bunch of clowns.
comedian	An actor in a comedy. He s a real comedian this fellow.
comic	A professional performer who tells jokes and performs comical acts. The shop sold newspapers and children s comics.
cry	The characteristic utterance of an animal. A cry to arms.
entertainer	A person, such as a singer, dancer, or comedian, whose job is to entertain others. Street entertainers.
hoop	Horizontal circular metal hoop supporting a net through which players try to throw the basketball. A pair of plain gold hoops.
hoot	A short outburst of laughter. The audience broke into hoots of laughter.
howl	A prolonged wailing noise such as that made by a strong wind. Howls of laughter.
hurrah	An utterance of the word hurrah. Let s give the team a big hurrah.
joker	A person who enjoys telling or playing jokes. When I demanded my money he showed me the joker in the contract.
laugh	The sound of laughing. She gave a loud silly laugh.
outcry	A strong expression of public disapproval or anger. The public outcry over the bombing.
roar	The sound made by a lion. Her remarks brought a roar of laughter from the old man.
scream	An irresistibly funny person, thing, or situation. The screams of the seagulls.
screech	A high-pitched noise resembling a human cry. He ducked at the screechings of shells.
shout	A loud utterance; often in protest or opposition. His words were interrupted by warning shouts.
shriek	A high-pitched piercing cry or sound; a scream. Shrieks of laughter.
squawk	The noise of squawking. She awoke to the squawk of chickens.
squeal	A long, high-pitched cry or noise. They drew up with a squeal of brakes.
vociferation	A loud utterance; often in protest or opposition.
wail	A cry of sorrow and grief. The wail of an air raid siren.
wit	A witty person. She does not lack perception or native wit.
yelp	A sharp high-pitched cry (especially by a dog. She uttered a yelp as she bumped into a table.
yowl	A loud wailing cry, especially one of pain or distress.

Usage Examples of "Yell" as a noun

• Her foot slipped and she gave a yell of fear.
• A yell of pain.

Yell as a Verb

Definitions of "Yell" as a verb

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “yell” as a verb can have the following definitions:

• Utter or declare in a very loud voice.
• Shout in a loud, sharp way.
• Utter a sudden loud cry.

Synonyms of "Yell" as a verb (19 Words)

call	Rouse somebody from sleep with a call. The driver called 999.
call at the top of one's voice	Demand payment of (a loan.
call out	Order, request, or command to come.
cry	Utter a sudden loud cry. The cat was crying.
cry out	Utter a sudden loud cry.
holler	Contact (someone. I got his number so you can holler at him when you get a chance.
hollo	Cry hollo.
howl	Make a howling sound. Howl with sorrow.
scream	Urgently and vociferously call attention to one’s views or feelings, especially ones of anger or distress. A shell screamed overhead.
screech	Make a high pitched screeching noise. The car drove off at speed its tyres screeching.
shout	Prevent someone from speaking or being heard by shouting. Come back she shouted.
shout out	Utter in a loud voice; talk in a loud voice (usually denoting characteristic manner of speaking.
shriek	Utter a shrill cry. She was shrieking abuse at a taxi.
squall	Blow in a squall. Sarah was squalling in her crib.
squawk	Utter a harsh abrupt scream. He is well known for squawking about price fixing at local gas pumps.
squeal	Make a squeal. Don t you dare she squealed.
wail	Utter a wail. But why she wailed.
yelp	Utter a yelp. The puppies yelped.
yowl	Cry loudly, as of animals. Out in the street a cat was yowling.

Usage Examples of "Yell" as a verb

• I yelled to her from the window but she couldn't hear me.
• You don't have to yell–I can hear you just fine.
• You heard me losing my temper and yelling at her.

Associations of "Yell" (30 Words)

bawl	Shout loudly and without restraint. The manager was bawling instructions from the touchline.
bellow	Shout loudly and without restraint. A bellow of rage.
complain	Express complaints discontent displeasure or unhappiness. Her husband began to complain of headaches.
creak	(of an object or structure, typically a wooden one) make a harsh, high-pitched sound when being moved or when pressure or weight is applied. The creak of the floorboards gave him away.
cry	Utter a sudden loud cry. This situation is crying for attention.
exclaim	Utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy. I won he exclaimed.
gripe	Secure a boat with gripes. He seized me by the arms with a rude gripe.
growl	The sound of growling as made by animals. With a growl of fury he tightened his grip.
grumble	Make a low noise. The cashier grumbled about changing Swiss money.
hiss	Express or utter with a hiss. Tape hiss.
holler	Utter a sudden loud cry. What was he hollering about.
howl	Make a howling sound. He howled in agony.
howling	Filled with or characterized by howling. The howling wind.
loud	Used chiefly as a direction or description in music loud with force. Loud thunder.
loudly	Used as a direction in music to be played relatively loudly. They loudly complain about the lack of jobs.
outcry	A strong expression of public disapproval or anger. An outcry of spontaneous passion.
roar	(of a crowd) encourage (someone) to do something by loud shouts or cheering. Get out of my way he roared.
rumble	(especially of a large vehicle) move with a rumbling sound. The five of them rumbled with the men in the other car.
scream	Utter a sudden loud cry. The creative side of me is screaming out for attention.
screech	Make a high pitched screeching noise. The car drove off at speed its tyres screeching.
shout	Prevent someone from speaking or being heard by shouting. He leant out of his window and shouted abuse at them.
shriek	Utter a high-pitched piercing sound or words, especially as an expression of terror, pain, or excitement. The audience shrieked with laughter.
snarl	An act or sound of snarling. He snarled a few choice remarks at them.
squawk	The noise of squawking. With a startled squawk the rook flew off.
squeak	Succeed in achieving something by a very narrow margin. The door opened with a slight squeak.
squeal	Make a squeal. She feared they would victimize her for squealing on their pals.
thunder	Be the case that thunder is being heard. Thunder rolled through the mountains.
wail	Utter a wail. Wail in self pity.
whine	Move with a whining sound. The whine of the engine.
whinny	Of a horse make a whinny. The pony whinnied and tossed his head happily.