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shriek vs hollo

hollo vs shriek

shriek and hollo both are nouns.

shriek and hollo both are verbs.

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

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