yell

/jel/

Definition

› to shout words or make a loud noise, often when you want to get someone’s attention or because you are angry, excited, or in pain: "Come back," they yelled. [I] Snyder heard a woman yell for help. yell

/jel/ noun [C] › We all let out a yell of satisfaction.

(Definition of yell verb from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

to express disagreement or refuse to do something

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