shout
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.