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blue murder vs yell

yell vs blue murder

blue murder and yell both are nouns.

blue murder is not a verb while yell is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
blue murder Yes No No No
yell Yes No Yes No
As nouns, yell is a hypernym of blue murder; that is, yell is a word with a broader meaning than blue murder:
  • blue murder: an extravagantly loud outcry
  • yell: a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
Other hypernyms of blue murder include call, cry, outcry, shout, vociferation.
blue murder (noun) yell (noun)
an extravagantly loud outcry a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
a loud utterance of emotion (especially when inarticulate)
blue murder (verb) yell (verb)
utter or declare in a very loud voice
utter a sudden loud cry
Difference between blue murder and yell

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