hoot vs yell

hoot and yell both are nouns.

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

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

Other hypernyms of hoot include call, cry, outcry, shout, vociferation.

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

Other hypernyms of hoot include call, cry, outcry, shout, vociferation.

hoot (noun)	yell (noun)
something of little value	a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
a loud raucous cry (as of an owl)	a loud utterance of emotion (especially when inarticulate)
a cry or noise made to express displeasure or contempt

hoot (verb)	yell (verb)
to utter a loud clamorous shout	utter or declare in a very loud voice
utter the characteristic sound of owls	utter a sudden loud cry