Synonyms for

Yells

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

Definition

to shout loudly and angrily

Synonyms & similar words

squall holler yell cry shoutout hollo outcry scream shout vociferation call shouts screams hollers bawls roars yowls howls bellows barks calls hollers vociferates exclaims shrieks squawks yelps screeches squalls whines

Synonyms by register

Formal

shouts cries out vociferates exclaims

Informal

screams bawls howls roars

Literary

cries bellows ululates

Antonyms

whispers murmurs mumbles hushes silences mutters

Common collocations

  • yells in pain
  • yells at someone
  • yells for help
  • yells with joy
  • yells instructions
  • yells obscenities
  • yells across the room

Word family

noun yell
verb yell
adjective yelling

Usage note

Yells implies a loud, sudden, and often angry or excited vocalization. It is generally informal but can be used in more formal contexts to describe a very loud sound.

Example sentences

  1. He yells when he gets excited.
  2. She yells at her brother when he annoys her.
  3. The coach yells at the players during practice.
  4. The baby yells when he's hungry.
  5. I heard someone yell for help.

Quotes

  • 'I don't like shouting and people yelling at me unless it's something positive, like 'You're going to win!' or 'You're doing a great job!'' - Venus Williams
  • 'If you yell at a horse, it is not going to run faster.' - Joe Clark
  • 'In the middle of a difficulty lies opportunity.' - Albert Einstein

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