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YELLS

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Yells.

Yells - as a noun

A loud utterance of emotion (especially when inarticulate)

Example: "A cry of rage"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cry8
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
utterance11vocalization26
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Yells - as a verb

Utter a sudden loud cry

Example: "She cried with pain when the doctor inserted the needle"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
call6cry8holler9hollo8scream10shout8squall15
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
emit6let looselet oututter5
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Utter or declare in a very loud voice

Example: "You don't have to yell--i can hear you just fine"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
scream10

Example Sentences

"She yells at her children when they misbehave."
"The coach yells instructions to the players during the game."
"He always yells at his computer when it crashes."
"The angry customer yells at the cashier for overcharging him."
"The teacher yells to get the attention of the noisy students."
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Word Game Points

Is YELLS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, yells is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

YELLS has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.

Is YELLS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, yells is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
YELLS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.

Is YELLS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, yells is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
YELLS has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.

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