Shout meaning

What does “shout” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“shout” is a noun and verb with 5 meanings. Its most common meaning is: a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition.

shout

a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
“the speaker was interrupted by loud cries from the rear of the audience”
Synonymscry outcry call yell vociferation

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”
Oppositeswhisper
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”
Synonymsshout out cry call yell scream holler hollo squall
utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
“`I won!' he exclaimed”
“`Help!' she cried”
Synonymsexclaim cry cry out outcry call out
use foul or abusive language towards
“The actress abused the policeman who gave her a parking ticket”
“The angry mother shouted at the teacher”
Synonymsabuse clapperclaw blackguard

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University