noun
- A loud utterance; often in protest or opposition.
- usage: "the speaker was interrupted by loud cries from the rear of the audience"
- synonyms: cry, outcry, call, shout, vociferation
- A loud utterance of emotion (especially when inarticulate. )
- usage: "a cry of rage"; "a yell of pain"
- synonyms: cry
verb
- Utter a sudden loud cry.
- usage: "she cried with pain when the doctor inserted the needle"; "I yelled to her from the window but she couldn't hear me"
- Utter or declare in a very loud voice.
- usage: "You don't have to yell-I can hear you just fine"
- synonyms: scream
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