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vociferation vs screaming

screaming vs vociferation

vociferation and screaming both are nouns.

vociferation is not an adjective while screaming is an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
vociferation Yes No No No
screaming Yes Yes No No
As nouns, screaming is a hyponym of vociferation; that is, screaming is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than vociferation:
  • vociferation: a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
  • screaming: sharp piercing cry
vociferation (noun) screaming (noun)
a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition sharp piercing cry
a high-pitched noise resembling a human cry
vociferation (adjective) screaming (adjective)
marked by or causing boisterous merriment or convulsive laughter
so extremely intense as to evoke screams
resembling a scream in effect
Difference between vociferation and screaming

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