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shriek vs holler

holler vs shriek

shriek and holler both are nouns.

shriek and holler both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
shriek Yes No Yes No
holler Yes No Yes No
As verbs, holler is a hypernym of shriek; that is, holler is a word with a broader meaning than shriek:
  • shriek: utter a shrill cry
  • holler: utter a sudden loud cry
Other hypernyms of shriek include call, cry, hollo, scream, shout, shout out, squall, yell.
shriek (noun) holler (noun)
sharp piercing cry a very loud utterance (like the sound of an animal)
a high-pitched noise resembling a human cry a small valley between mountains
shriek (verb) holler (verb)
utter a shrill cry complain
utter a sudden loud cry
shout out
Difference between shriek and holler

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