complaint vs yell

yell vs complaint

complaint and yell both are nouns.

complaint is not a verb while yell is a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
complaint	Yes	No	No	No
yell	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, yell is a hypernym of complaint; that is, yell is a word with a broader meaning than complaint:

complaint: (formerly) a loud cry (or repeated cries) of pain or rage or sorrow
yell: a loud utterance of emotion (especially when inarticulate)

Other hypernyms of complaint include cry.

complaint (noun)	yell (noun)
an expression of grievance or resentment	a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
(formerly) a loud cry (or repeated cries) of pain or rage or sorrow	a loud utterance of emotion (especially when inarticulate)
(civil law) the first pleading of the plaintiff setting out the facts on which the claim for relief is based
(criminal law) a pleading describing some wrong or offense
an often persistent bodily disorder or disease; a cause for complaining

complaint (verb)	yell (verb)
	utter or declare in a very loud voice
	utter a sudden loud cry

Difference between complaint and yell

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