Synonyms
Examples of yell in a Sentence
Verb
We saw people yelling for help.
I heard someone yelling my name.
The crowd was yelling wildly.
Noun
the crowd gave a yell of approval
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Abigail Adams, People.com, 11 Feb. 2025
At one point, the situation escalated when the passenger began yelling loudly and incoherently.
—Justin Gest, Newsweek, 11 Feb. 2025
Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 11 Dec. 2024
It’s generally accepted that a loud yell while, or even before a player is hitting a ball is a disruption.
—Charlie Eccleshare, The Athletic, 30 July 2024
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Verb
Natalie then continued to yell at Josh as Florian escorted her away from the conversation.
—Abigail Adams, People.com, 11 Feb. 2025
At one point, the situation escalated when the passenger began yelling loudly and incoherently.
—Justin Gest, Newsweek, 11 Feb. 2025
Noun
Through squints, yells, and outsize reactions, Tadanobu Asano created a character whose interiority is always roiling and reaching, someone who finds life unfulfilling and doesn’t understand why this is all there is.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 11 Dec. 2024
It’s generally accepted that a loud yell while, or even before a player is hitting a ball is a disruption.
—Charlie Eccleshare, The Athletic, 30 July 2024
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“Yell.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/yell. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.
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yell
1 of 2 verb1
: to utter a loud cry, scream, or shout
2
: to give a cheer usually as part of a crowd
yeller
noun
yell
2 of 2 noun2
: a cheer used especially in schools or colleges to encourage athletic teams
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