yell vs shout

yell and shout both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
yell	Yes	No	Yes	No
shout	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, yell and shout are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of yell include call, cry, outcry, vociferation.

As verbs, shout is a hypernym of yell; that is, shout is a word with a broader meaning than yell:

yell: utter or declare in a very loud voice
shout: utter in a loud voice; talk in a loud voice (usually denoting characteristic manner of speaking)

As verbs, yell and shout are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of yell include call, cry, holler, hollo, scream, shout out, squall.

yell (noun)	shout (noun)
a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition	a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
a loud utterance of emotion (especially when inarticulate)

yell (verb)	shout (verb)
utter or declare in a very loud voice	utter in a loud voice; talk in a loud voice (usually denoting characteristic manner of speaking)
utter a sudden loud cry	utter a sudden loud cry
	utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
	use foul or abusive language towards