shout

(noun, verb)

noun

1. a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition

Similar word(s): call, cry, outcry, vociferation, yell

Definition categories: communication, utterance, vocalization

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

Definition categories: communication, mouth, speak, talk, utter, verbalise, verbalize

2. utter a sudden loud cry

Similar word(s): call, cry, holler, hollo, scream, squall, yell

Definition categories: communication, emit, utter

3. utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy

- `I'm here,' the mother shouted when she saw her child looking lost

Similar word(s): cry, exclaim, outcry

Definition categories: communication, express, utter, verbalise, verbalize

4. use foul or abusive language towards

- The angry mother shouted at the teacher

Similar word(s): abuse, blackguard, clapperclaw

Definition categories: communication, assail, assault, attack, round, snipe

Sentences with shout as a verb:

- I′ll shout you all a drink.

- He′s shouting us all to the opening night of the play.

- Please don't shout in the chat room.