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screeching vs yell

yell vs screeching

screeching and yell both are nouns.

screeching is not a verb while yell is a verb.

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

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