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yell vs hoot

hoot vs yell

yell and hoot both are nouns.

yell and hoot both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
yell Yes No Yes No
hoot Yes No Yes No
As nouns, hoot is a hyponym of yell; that is, hoot is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than yell:
  • yell: a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
  • hoot: a loud raucous cry (as of an owl)
yell (noun) hoot (noun)
a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition something of little value
a loud utterance of emotion (especially when inarticulate) a loud raucous cry (as of an owl)
a cry or noise made to express displeasure or contempt
yell (verb) hoot (verb)
utter or declare in a very loud voice to utter a loud clamorous shout
utter a sudden loud cry utter the characteristic sound of owls
Difference between yell and hoot

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