Synonyms of shout

shout 1 of 2

verb

ˈshau̇t 

as in to yell

to speak so as to be heard at a distance

well-wishers shouted to departing passengers from the dock

Synonyms & Similar Words

• yell
• cry
• holler
• call
• scream
• roar
• thunder
• bawl
• bellow
• bay
• sound off
• hollo
• shriek
• whoop
• vociferate
• shrill
• screech
• squeak
• squeal
• howl
• wail
• crow
• hail
• ululate
• speak out
• caterwaul
• yowl
• speak up
• yawp

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• whisper
• breathe
• murmur
• mumble
• mutter

shout

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noun

as in howl

a loud vocal expression of strong emotion

I gave a sudden shout of surprise when the shower abruptly turned ice-cold

Synonyms & Similar Words

• howl
• cry
• scream
• yell
• holler
• shriek
• squeal
• roar
• whoop
• hoot
• yowl
• screech
• yelp
• squeak
• shrill
• interjection
• bellow
• ejaculation
• outcry
• wail
• clamor
• squall
• bawl
• caterwaul
• plaint

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• murmur
• mutter
• whisper
• gasp
• mumble
• whimper

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of shout

Verb

Frank Micelotta / Disney via Getty Images During his first acceptance speech, Brunson shouted out his family before thanking his coaches and ⁠teammates. — Reuters, NBC news, 16 July 2026

Melvin was confronted by an intruder who slipped past security and allegedly shouted racist slurs at him off the air on July 16, but the incident has nothing to do with his forthcoming absence from the show starting on Monday, July 20. — Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 16 July 2026

Noun

The fatal shooting of a New York Knicks fan’s dog after her shouts over the team’s thrilling win of the NBA championship is now headed to federal court. — Paige St. John, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026

Travis was captured looking so giddy at the shout out, smiling wide and dancing. — Alicia Brunker, InStyle, 3 July 2026