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shrill vs yell

yell vs shrill

shrill is not a noun while yell is a noun.

shrill is an adjective but yell is not an adjective.

shrill and yell both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
shrill No Yes Yes No
yell Yes No Yes No
As verbs, yell is a hypernym of shrill; that is, yell is a word with a broader meaning than shrill:
  • shrill: utter a shrill cry
  • yell: utter a sudden loud cry
Other hypernyms of shrill include call, cry, holler, hollo, scream, shout, shout out, squall.
shrill (noun) yell (noun)
a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
a loud utterance of emotion (especially when inarticulate)
shrill (adjective) yell (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) yell (verb)
utter a shrill cry utter or declare in a very loud voice
utter a sudden loud cry
Difference between shrill and yell

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