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yell vs yowl

yowl vs yell

yell and yowl both are nouns.

yell and yowl both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
yell Yes No Yes No
yowl Yes No Yes No
As nouns, yowl is a hyponym of yell; that is, yowl is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than yell:
  • yell: a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
  • yowl: a very loud utterance (like the sound of an animal)
yell (noun) yowl (noun)
a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition a very loud utterance (like the sound of an animal)
a loud utterance of emotion (especially when inarticulate)
yell (verb) yowl (verb)
utter or declare in a very loud voice utter shrieks, as of cats
utter a sudden loud cry cry loudly, as of animals
Difference between yell and yowl

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