Yell meaning

What does “yell” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“yell” is a noun and verb with 4 meanings. Its most common meaning is: a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition.

yell

noun

  1. a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition

    “the speaker was interrupted by loud cries from the rear of the audience”

  2. a loud utterance of emotion (especially when inarticulate)

    “a cry of rage”

    “a yell of pain”

    Synonymscry

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”

  2. utter or declare in a very loud voice

    “You don't have to yell--I can hear you just fine”

    Synonymsscream

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University