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shrill vs squall

squall vs shrill

shrill is not a noun while squall is a noun.

shrill is an adjective but squall is not an adjective.

shrill and squall both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
shrill No Yes Yes No
squall Yes No Yes No
As verbs, squall is a hypernym of shrill; that is, squall is a word with a broader meaning than shrill:
  • shrill: utter a shrill cry
  • squall: utter a sudden loud cry
Other hypernyms of shrill include call, cry, holler, hollo, scream, shout, shout out, yell.
shrill (noun) squall (noun)
sudden violent winds; often accompanied by precipitation
shrill (adjective) squall (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) squall (verb)
utter a shrill cry utter a sudden loud cry
make high-pitched, whiney noises
blow in a squall
Difference between shrill and squall

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