
Yell
Emotional Intensity
Used to convey strong emotions, not a casual conversation tone.

He yelled in frustration when he missed the bus.
Attention Grabbing
‘Yell at’ often signifies trying to get someone’s attention quickly or forcefully.

The coach yelled at the players to get back on defense.
Impolite Perception
Yelling can be perceived as rude or aggressive; use with caution in social settings.

Yelling in the library, he attracted many angry glares.
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