Synonyms for

Yelled

Verb / jeld / Another word for yelled — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to shout or speak loudly in anger or excitement

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

shouted vociferated exclaimed

Informal

screamed yelled hollered bawled

Literary

cried out bellowed wailed

Antonyms

whispered mumbled murmured spoke softly hushed

Common collocations

  • yelled at him
  • yelled for help
  • yelled in pain
  • yelled with joy
  • yelled instructions
  • yelled obscenities
  • yelled across the room

Word family

noun yell
verb yell
adjective yelling
adverb yellingly

Usage note

Yelled is a common and generally informal verb. While it can be used in many contexts, it often implies anger or excitement.

Example sentences

  1. She yelled for her mom to come upstairs.
  2. The coach yelled at the team for not practicing hard enough.
  3. He yelled in excitement when he saw the roller coaster.
  4. The protesters yelled for their rights to be heard.
  5. I yelled at the dog to stop barking.

Quotes

  • I yelled out into the night, 'What do you want from us, you monsters?' - Rick Yancey
  • I never yell. I always try to be objective. - J. B. Hunt
  • The louder they yell, the deeper I go inside my cocoon. - Michael Jackson

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