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shrill vs holler

holler vs shrill

shrill is not a noun while holler is a noun.

shrill is an adjective but holler is not an adjective.

shrill and holler both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
shrill No Yes Yes No
holler Yes No Yes No
As verbs, holler is a hypernym of shrill; that is, holler is a word with a broader meaning than shrill:
  • shrill: utter a shrill cry
  • holler: utter a sudden loud cry
Other hypernyms of shrill include call, cry, hollo, scream, shout, shout out, squall, yell.
shrill (noun) holler (noun)
a very loud utterance (like the sound of an animal)
a small valley between mountains
shrill (adjective) holler (adjective)
of colors that are bright and gaudy
having or emitting a high-pitched and sharp tone or tones
being sharply insistent on being heard
shrill (verb) holler (verb)
utter a shrill cry complain
utter a sudden loud cry
shout out
Difference between shrill and holler

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