Definition of 'shout'

Noun

1. a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition; "the speaker was interrupted by loud cries from the rear of the audience"
      Synonyms: cry outcry call yell vociferation

Verb

1. utter in a loud voice; talk in a loud voice (usually denoting characteristic manner of speaking); "My grandmother is hard of hearing--you'll have to shout"
      Antonyms: whisper
2. utter a sudden loud cry; "she cried with pain when the doctor inserted the needle"; "I yelled to her from the window but she couldn't hear me"
      Synonyms: shout out cry call yell scream holler hollo squall
3. utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy; "`I won!' he exclaimed"; "`Help!' she cried"; "`I'm here,' the mother shouted when she saw her child looking lost"
      Synonyms: exclaim cry cry out outcry call out
4. use foul or abusive language towards; "The actress abused the policeman who gave her a parking ticket"; "The angry mother shouted at the teacher"
      Synonyms: abuse clapperclaw blackguard

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