HOLLER Synonyms: 122 Similar and Opposite Words

holler 1 of 2

noun

Definition of holler

as in shout

a loud vocal expression of strong emotion heard a holler from somewhere in the woods and ran toward it

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as in whine

an expression of dissatisfaction, pain, or resentment there didn't seem to be a thermostat setting that wouldn't bring a holler from somebody

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holler

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verb

ˈhä-lər

as in to complain

to express dissatisfaction, pain, or resentment usually tiresomely another city council meeting with residents hollering about the unsatisfactory collection of garbage

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as in to shout

to speak so as to be heard at a distance there's no need to holler; I'm in the next room

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Recent Examples of holler

Noun

Cowboy and cowgirl hoots and hollers complement the rumbling of the massive animals’ hooves as they’re rounded up into the corrals. — Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 28 Dec. 2025 Its rumble barreled over crowds gathered at KSC’s press site drowning out cheers, hollers and the clicking sounds of cameras snapping away pictures of the liftoff. — Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Apr. 2026

Verb

This summer, Cheli is back on the court, full go, and Dailey, Geno Auriemma and the rest of the coaches can go ahead and holler, turn the volume all the way up and make Cheli’s day. — Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 18 June 2026 Inside the iconic Cuban bar turned Scottish hotspot, the Tartan Army hollered as dancers dressed in green and yellow feather headdresses danced on top of the Ball & Chain bar. — Delia Rose Sauer, Miami Herald, 22 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for holler

Recent Examples of Synonyms for holler

Noun

Ghana had a genuine penalty shout waved away for an Ezri Konsa recovery tackle on Prince Kwabena Adu, the result of a counter-attack that stemmed from Eberechi Eze losing possession upfield.

— Liam Tharme, New York Times, 30 June 2026
As the judge read out the sentences, shouts of protest rang out from the defendants’ box.

— ABC News, ABC News, 26 June 2026

Definition of shout

Verb

Also requested were documents related to a lawsuit, recently settled for $135,000, claiming Kramer had given an improper assessment of a property and retaliated against an employee who complained.

— Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 7 July 2026
Gal and Amora barely know each other, and Jaiden and Caleb have been complaining about one another for the past three days.

— Kathleen Walsh, Vulture, 6 July 2026

Definition of complain

Verb

Other people at the scene can be heard yelling that the cash was not evidence and did not belong to the officer.

— Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 2 July 2026
Interviews with the pilots, flight attendants, and fellow passengers revealed Cook had gotten up during takeoff and then ran forward while yelling, per the affidavit.

— Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026

Definition of yell

Noun

Many American poets have written hymns and howls, declarations and outcries for this country that brims with so many people, and so many hopes, from all over the world.

— Scott Simon, NPR, 4 July 2026
The engine delivers a deep, purposeful hum rather than an all-out howl as the gears disappear in quick succession.

— Matthew MacConnell, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026

Definition of howl

Noun

Musselwhite punctuated the music with his harmonica trills and moans while his right knee bounced in time with the rhythms.

— Kevin McKeough, Chicago Tribune, 7 June 2026
The room received the work with laughter, snaps, and occasional utterances of that satisfied poetry moan.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 29 May 2026

Definition of moan

Verb

Police said that after the girl screamed, the video shows a man getting into his vehicle and driving away.

— Adam Thompson, CBS News, 1 July 2026
The couple’s relationship began with a friendship bracelet and a podcast shout-out in July 2023, and by September Swift was screaming profanities in support of her new favorite football player.

— Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 30 June 2026

Definition of scream

Verb

Videos from these gatherings showing chanting crowds beneath concert lights, audience members crying, hugging strangers and dancing barefoot have racked up millions of views online.

— Ayushi Shah, CNN Money, 4 July 2026
Mexico lost that game on penalties but Aguirre was not crying because of his red card or the result.

— Colin Millar, New York Times, 4 July 2026

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