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yell

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yell  (yl)
v. yelled, yell·ing, yells
v.intr.
To cry out loudly, as in pain, fright, surprise, or enthusiasm.
v.tr.
To utter or express with a loud cry. See Synonyms at shout.
n.
1. A loud cry; a shout.
2. A rhythmic cheer uttered or chanted in unison.

[Middle English yellen, from Old English giellan, gellan; see ghel-1 in Indo-European roots.]

yeller n.

yell [jɛl]
vb
to shout, scream, cheer, or utter in a loud or piercing way
n
1. a loud piercing inarticulate cry, as of pain, anger, or fear
2. US and Canadian a rhythmic cry of words or syllables, used in cheering in unison
[Old English giellan; related to Old Saxon gellon, Old High German gellan, Old Norse gjalla; see nightingale]
yeller  n
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.yell - a loud utteranceyell - a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition; "the speaker was interrupted by loud cries from the rear of the audience"
utterance, vocalization - the use of uttered sounds for auditory communication
bellow, bellowing, holla, holler, hollering, hollo, holloa, yowl, roar, roaring - a very loud utterance (like the sound of an animal); "his bellow filled the hallway"
blue murder - an extravagantly loud outcry; "she screamed blue murder"
catcall - a cry expressing disapproval
clamoring, clamour, clamouring, hue and cry, clamor - loud and persistent outcry from many people; "he ignored the clamor of the crowd"
halloo - a shout to attract attention; "he gave a great halloo but no one heard him"
hoot - a loud raucous cry (as of an owl)
hosanna - a cry of praise or adoration (to God)
noise - a loud outcry of protest or complaint; "the announcement of the election recount caused a lot of noise"; "whatever it was he didn't like it and he was going to let them know by making as loud a noise as he could"
scream, screaming, shriek, shrieking, screech, screeching - sharp piercing cry; "her screaming attracted the neighbors"
whoop - a loud hooting cry of exultation or excitement
battle cry, war whoop, rallying cry, war cry - a yell intended to rally a group of soldiers in battle
yelling, shouting - uttering a loud inarticulate cry as of pain or excitement
yodel - a songlike cry in which the voice fluctuates rapidly between the normal voice and falsetto
boo, Bronx cheer, razz, razzing, snort, hiss, hoot, raspberry, bird - a cry or noise made to express displeasure or contempt
2.yell - a loud utterance of emotion (especially when inarticulate); "a cry of rage"; "a yell of pain"
utterance, vocalization - the use of uttered sounds for auditory communication
complaint - (formerly) a loud cry (or repeated cries) of pain or rage or sorrow
Verb1.yell - 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"
call - utter in a loud voice or announce; "He called my name"; "The auctioneer called the bids"
cry out, exclaim, call out, outcry, shout, cry - utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy; "`I won!' he exclaimed"; "`Help!' she cried"; "`I'm here,' the mother shouted when she saw her child looking lost"
hollo - cry hollo
hurrah - shout `hurrah!'
halloo - shout `halloo', as when greeting someone or attracting attention
whoop - shout, as if with joy or enthusiasm; "The children whooped when they were led to the picnic table"
pipe, shriek, shrill, pipe up - utter a shrill cry
let loose, let out, utter, emit - express audibly; utter sounds (not necessarily words); "She let out a big heavy sigh"; "He uttered strange sounds that nobody could understand"
ululate, wail, yaup, yawl, howl, roar - emit long loud cries; "wail in self-pity"; "howl with sorrow"
skreigh, squawk, screak, screech, skreak - utter a harsh abrupt scream
2.yell - utter or declare in a very loud voice; "You don't have to yell--I can hear you just fine"
shout - utter in a loud voice; talk in a loud voice (usually denoting characteristic manner of speaking); "My grandmother is hard of hearing--you'll have to shout"

yell
verb
scream, shout, cry out, howl, call out, wail, shriek, screech, squeal, bawl, holler (informal), yelp, call at the top of your voice He was out there shouting and yelling.
noun scream whisper, mutter, murmur, mumble
scream, cry, shout, roar, howl, shriek, whoop, screech, squeal, holler (informal), yelp, yowl He let out a yell.
scream whisper, mutter, murmur, mumble
Translations
yell [jel]
A. Ngrito m, chillido m
to let out or give a yellsoltar or pegar un grito
yells of laughtercarcajadas fpl
B. VI (also to yell out) → gritar, chillar
C. VT (also to yell out) [+ order, name] → gritar

yell [ˈjɛl]
nhurlement m
to let out a yell → pousser un hurlement
vihurler
to yell at sb (= scold) → crier après qn
vt [+ abuse] → hurler
yell out
vihurler
vt sephurler

yell
nSchrei m; to let out or give a yelleinen Schrei ausstoßen, schreien; could you give me a yell when we get there?könnten Sie mich rufen, wenn wir da sind?; college yell (US) → Schlachtruf meines College
vi (also yell out)schreien, brüllen (→ with vor +dat); he yelled at herer schrie or brüllte sie an; just yell if you need helpruf, wenn du Hilfe brauchst; to yell with laughtervor Lachen brüllen
vt (also yell out)schreien, brüllen; namebrüllen; he yelled abuse at the teacherer beschimpfte den Lehrer wüst; she yelled up the stairs that dinner was readysie rief die Treppe hinauf, dass das Essen fertig sei

yell [jɛl]
1. nurlo
to give a yell, let out a yell → lanciare un urlo
a yell of laughter → una fragorosa risata
2. viurlare
3. vt (order, name) → urlare

yell
n yell [jel]
a loud, shrill cry; a scream a yell of pain. gil صَرْخَه вик řev, ječení skrig gellender Schrei κραυγή, ουρλιαχτό grito, alarido karje, kisa هوار؛ فریاد huuto hurlement צְעָקָה, צְרִיחָה चीख, चिल्लाहट povik ordítás pekikan öskur grido 叫び声 고함 šūksmas brēciens pekikan gil hyl, vræl; heiarop wrzask grito ţipăt; strigăt пронзительный крик rev, jačanie, výskanie krik vika skrik, tjut, vrål เสียงโห่ร้อง bağırma, azarlama 叫喊 волання, репетування بلند چیخ sự kêu la
v
to make such a noise He yelled at her to be careful. gil يَصْرُخ викам řvát, ječet skrige (gellend) schreien ουρλιάζω, βγάζω κραυγές gritar, dar alaridos kisendama هوار کشیدن huutaa hurler צָעַק, צָרַח चिल्लाना, चीखना vikati ordít memekik öskra gridare 叫ぶ 고함치다 šūktelėti brēkt; []kliegt memekik gillen hyle, vræle; skråle wrzasnąć gritar a ţipa; a striga кричать revať, kričať, vrieskať vpiti vikati skrika, tjuta, vråla ร้อง; โห่ bağırmak, azarlamak 叫喊 волати, репетувати چیخ اٹھنا kêu la

yell يَهْتِف zakřičet råbe schreien κραυγάζω gritar huutaa hurler vikati urlare 叫ぶ 소리치다 schreeuwen skrike wrzasnąć gritar вопить skrika ตะโกน ร้อง bağırmak la hét 大叫


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Dinah did not know that the crowd was silent, gazing at her with a sort of awe--she did not even know how near they were to the fatal spot, when the cart stopped, and she shrank appalled at a loud shout hideous to her ear, like a vast yell of demons.
A dismal yell from his followers was the chief's requiem; then they turned and fled, followed by a storm of bullets as Trent's men found time to reload.
He uttered a wild yell and threw the bottle at the apparition.
 
 
 
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