Definitions for shout

Definitions for (noun) shout

Main entry: 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


Definitions for (verb) shout

Main entry: 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


Main entry: 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


Main entry: 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


Main entry: 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


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