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screech vs yell

yell vs screech

screech and yell both are nouns.

screech and yell both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
screech Yes No Yes No
yell Yes No Yes No
As nouns, yell is a hypernym of screech; that is, yell is a word with a broader meaning than screech:
  • screech: sharp piercing cry
  • yell: a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
Other hypernyms of screech include call, cry, outcry, shout, vociferation.
As verbs, yell is a hypernym of screech; that is, yell is a word with a broader meaning than screech:
  • screech: utter a harsh abrupt scream
  • yell: utter a sudden loud cry
Other hypernyms of screech include call, cry, holler, hollo, scream, shout, shout out, squall.
screech (noun) yell (noun)
sharp piercing cry a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
a high-pitched noise resembling a human cry a loud utterance of emotion (especially when inarticulate)
screech (verb) yell (verb)
utter a harsh abrupt scream utter or declare in a very loud voice
make a high-pitched, screeching noise utter a sudden loud cry
Difference between screech and yell

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