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yell

Dictionary definition · yell

noun

  1. a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition"the speaker was interrupted by loud cries from the rear of the audience"
  2. a loud utterance of emotion (especially when inarticulate)"a cry of rage"

verb

  1. utter a sudden loud cry"she cried with pain when the doctor inserted the needle"
  2. utter or declare in a very loud voice"You don't have to yell — I can hear you just fine"

Source: Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).