Yelling

noun, verb

noun, verb ·2 syllables ·Moderate ·College level

Definitions

Noun

1
The act of producing a yell.
2
uttering a loud inarticulate cry as of pain or excitement wordnet

Verb

1
present participle and gerund of yell form-of, gerund, participle, present

Synonyms

shouting aggressive speech amplitude increase bawling berate blatant

Antonyms

calm calm speech calmness gentle

Example

"Some of the drivers were laughing and yelling."

Etymology

From Middle English yellynge, ȝellynge; equivalent to yell + -ing.

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