shout

²shout

noun

Definition of SHOUT

: a loud cry or call

Examples of SHOUT

1. <I gave a sudden shout of surprise when the shower abruptly turned ice-cold.>

First Known Use of SHOUT

14th century

Related to SHOUT

Synonyms: cry, holler, hoot, howl, whoop, yell, yowl

Related Words: ejaculation, interjection; scream, screech, shriek, shrill, squall, squeak, squeal, yelp; bawl, bellow, clamor, outcry, roar; caterwaul, plaint, wail

Near Antonyms: mumble, murmur, mutter; gasp, whimper, whisper

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