yell at
Raise your voice
To yell at someone is to shout at them in anger or frustration: Stop yelling at me!
The phrase implies criticism or rebuke rather than simply raising one's voice.
You might yell to someone across a distance, but yelling at them suggests conflict or disapproval.
- scoldRebuke harshly
- bawl outScold someone harshly
- hollerLoud vocal outburst
- berateCriticize severely and lengthily
- chew outReprimand severely
give an earful · chastise · admonish · vituperate · rebuke · call out · upbraid · dress down · read the riot act · shout · harangue · censure · reprimand · scream · escalation · desperation · exasperation · fear
emotional tone and intent
yell atpraise
Expression of approval
encourage · soothe · comfort · reassure · compliment
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