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call vs shrill

shrill vs call

call is a noun but shrill is not a noun.

call is not an adjective while shrill is an adjective.

call and shrill both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
call Yes No Yes No
shrill No Yes Yes No
As verbs, shrill is a hyponym of call; that is, shrill is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than call:
  • call: utter a sudden loud cry
  • shrill: utter a shrill cry
Other hyponyms of call include hollo, hurrah, halloo, whoop, pipe, pipe up, shriek, howl, roar, ululate, wail, yaup, yawl, screak, screech, skreak, skreigh, squawk.
call (noun) shrill (noun)
(sports) the decision made by an umpire or referee
a visit in an official or professional capacity
a brief social visit
the option to buy a given stock (or stock index or commodity future) at a given price before a given date
a method of contacting a person by phone
a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
the characteristic sound produced by a bird
a request
a demand
a demand for a show of hands in a card game
an instruction that interrupts the program being executed
a demand by a broker that a customer deposit enough to bring his margin up to the minimum requirement
call (adjective) shrill (adjective)
of colors that are bright and gaudy
having or emitting a high-pitched and sharp tone or tones
being sharply insistent on being heard
call (verb) shrill (verb)
rouse somebody from sleep with a call utter a shrill cry
challenge the sincerity or truthfulness of
consider or regard as being
utter in a loud voice or announce
ascribe a quality to or give a name of a common noun that reflects a quality
get or try to get into communication (with someone) by telephone
assign a specified (usually proper) name to
utter a characteristic note or cry
send a message or attempt to reach someone by radio, phone, etc.; make a signal to in order to transmit a message
order, request, or command to come
indicate a decision in regard to
challenge (somebody) to make good on a statement; charge with or censure for an offense
declare in the capacity of an umpire or referee
utter a sudden loud cry
make a prediction about; tell in advance
lure by imitating the characteristic call of an animal
present for redemption before maturation
read aloud to check for omissions or absentees
order, summon, or request for a specific duty or activity, work, role
order or request or give a command for
give the calls (to the dancers) for a square dance
make a demand, as for a card or a suit or a show of hands
demand payment of (a loan)
pay a brief visit
call a meeting; invite or command to meet
make a stop in a harbour
greet, as with a prescribed form, title, or name
stop or postpone because of adverse conditions, such as bad weather
Difference between call and shrill

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