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Yell

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Emotional Intensity

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

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He yelled in frustration when he missed the bus.
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Attention Grabbing

‘Yell at’ often signifies trying to get someone’s attention quickly or forcefully.

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The coach yelled at the players to get back on defense.
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Impolite Perception

Yelling can be perceived as rude or aggressive; use with caution in social settings.

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Yelling in the library, he attracted many angry glares.
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