"shout" | Definition and Related Words

shout

Noun

A loud utterance;
Often in protest or opposition (synset 107135232)
"the speaker was interrupted by loud cries from the rear of the audience"

is a type of: utterance, vocalization - the use of uttered sounds for auditory communication
subtypes:
- bellow, bellowing, holla, holler, hollering, hollo, holloa, roar, roaring, yowl - a very loud utterance (like the sound of an animal)
- blue murder - an extravagantly loud outcry
- catcall - a cry expressing disapproval
- clamor, clamoring, clamour, clamouring, hue and cry - loud and persistent outcry from many people
- halloo - a shout to attract attention
- hoot - a loud raucous cry (as of an owl)
- hosanna - a cry of praise or adoration (to God)
- noise - a loud outcry of protest or complaint
- scream, screaming, screech, screeching, shriek, shrieking - sharp piercing cry
- whoop - a loud hooting cry of exultation or excitement
- battle cry, rallying cry, war cry, war whoop - a yell intended to rally a group of soldiers in battle
- shouting, yelling - uttering a loud inarticulate cry as of pain or excitement
- yodel - a songlike cry in which the voice fluctuates rapidly between the normal voice and falsetto
- bird, boo, bronx cheer, hiss, hoot, raspberry, razz, razzing, snort - a cry or noise made to express displeasure or contempt
same as: call, cry, outcry, vociferation, yell

Verb

Utter in a loud voice;
Talk in a loud voice (usually denoting characteristic manner of speaking) (synset 200914426)
"My grandmother is hard of hearing--you'll have to shout"

is a type of: mouth, speak, talk, utter, verbalise, verbalize - express in speech
subtypes:
- scream, yell - utter or declare in a very loud voice
- holler, holler out - shout out
- roar, thunder - utter words loudly and forcefully
- bawl, bellow - shout loudly and without restraint
Utter a sudden loud cry (synset 200915018)
"she cried with pain when the doctor inserted the needle"; "I yelled to her from the window but she couldn't hear me"

is a type of: emit, let loose, let out, utter - express audibly; utter sounds (not necessarily words)
subtypes:
- hollo - cry hollo
- hurrah - shout `hurrah!'
- halloo - shout `halloo', as when greeting someone or attracting attention
- whoop - shout, as if with joy or enthusiasm
- pipe, pipe up, shriek, shrill - utter a shrill cry
- howl, roar, ululate, wail, yaup, yawl - emit long loud cries
- screak, screech, skreak, skreigh, squawk - utter a harsh abrupt scream
same as: call, cry, holler, hollo, scream, shout out, squall, yell
verb group:
- call - utter in a loud voice or announce
- call out, cry, cry out, exclaim, outcry, shout - utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
Utter aloud;
Often with surprise, horror, or joy (synset 200914001)
"`I won!' he exclaimed"; "`Help!' she cried"; "`I'm here,' the mother shouted when she saw her child looking lost"

is a type of: express, give tongue to, utter, verbalise, verbalize - articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise
subtypes:
- gee - give a command to a horse to turn to the right side
- aah, ooh - express admiration and pleasure by uttering `ooh' or `aah'
same as: call out, cry, cry out, exclaim, outcry
verb group:
- call, cry, holler, hollo, scream, shout, shout out, squall, yell - utter a sudden loud cry
- call out - call out loudly, as of names or numbers
Use foul or abusive language towards (synset 200846978)
"The actress abused the policeman who gave her a parking ticket"; "The angry mother shouted at the teacher"

is a type of: assail, assault, attack, lash out, round, snipe - attack in speech or writing
subtypes:
- slang - abuse with coarse language
- rail, revile, vilify, vituperate - spread negative information about
- curse - heap obscenities upon
same as: abuse, blackguard, clapperclaw

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