Synonyms for shout

Synonyms for (noun) shout

Synonyms: shout, vociferation, yell, cry, call, outcry

Definition: a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition

Usage: the speaker was interrupted by loud cries from the rear of the audience

Similar words: utterance, vocalization

Definition: the use of uttered sounds for auditory communication


Synonyms for (verb) shout

Synonyms: abuse, shout, blackguard, clapperclaw

Definition: use foul or abusive language towards

Usage: The actress abused the policeman who gave her a parking ticket; The angry mother shouted at the teacher

Similar words: snipe, round, assail, assault, attack, lash out

Definition: attack in speech or writing

Usage: The editors of the left-leaning paper attacked the new House Speaker


Synonyms: shout, call out, outcry, cry, cry out, exclaim

Definition: utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy

Usage: `I won!' he exclaimed; `Help!' she cried; `I'm here,' the mother shouted when she saw her child looking lost

Similar words: express, utter, verbalise, verbalize, give tongue to

Definition: articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise

Usage: She expressed her anger; He uttered a curse


Synonyms: shout

Definition: utter in a loud voice; talk in a loud voice (usually denoting characteristic manner of speaking)

Usage: My grandmother is hard of hearing--you'll have to shout

Similar words: speak, verbalise, verbalize, utter, mouth, talk

Definition: express in speech

Usage: She talks a lot of nonsense; This depressed patient does not verbalize


Synonyms: yell, holler, hollo, call, scream, shout, shout out, squall, cry

Definition: utter a sudden loud cry

Usage: she cried with pain when the doctor inserted the needle; I yelled to her from the window but she couldn't hear me

Similar words: utter, let loose, let out, emit

Definition: express audibly; utter sounds (not necessarily words)

Usage: She let out a big heavy sigh; He uttered strange sounds that nobody could understand


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