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
• halloo
• bay
• sound off
• hallo
• hollo
• shriek
• vociferate
• whoop
• screech
• shrill
• squeak
• squeal
• howl
• wail
• crow
• hail
• ululate
• speak out
• caterwaul
• yowl
• speak up
• yawp
• yaup

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• whisper
• breathe
• murmur
• mumble
• mutter

shout

2 of 2

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

Examples of shout in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Verb

At Wednesday’s session more than 150 people gathered as local leaders stood atop a picnic table shouting updates. —Jeff Amy, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024

Popular on Variety The North American box office will undoubtedly be the one given the most scrutiny, and for many $7 million may be solid enough for an arthouse release, but not a figure to be shouting about, nor is a per screen average of $1,617. —Alex Ritman, Variety, 1 Oct. 2024

Noun

Yes; the pop star gave a special shout out to her boyfriend, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, during her acceptance speech for video of the year. —Katie Wiseman, The Indianapolis Star, 12 Sep. 2024

For 30 terrifying minutes, the students hid motionless, and Leroy prayed for safety as the barrage of gunfire was eventually replaced by emergency sirens and the shouts of police officers. —NBC News, 6 Sep. 2024