shout meaning and definition

SHOUT noun

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: call, cry, outcry, vociferation, yell

SHOUT verb

Definition of shout (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"
   • antonym: 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: call, cry, holler, hollo, scream, shout out, squall, yell
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: call out, cry, cry out, exclaim, outcry
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, blackguard, clapperclaw