SHOUTS Synonyms: 46 Similar and Opposite Words

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verb

present tense third-person singular of shout

as in yells

to speak so as to be heard at a distance well-wishers shouted to departing passengers from the dock

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shouts

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noun

plural of shout

as in howls

a loud vocal expression of strong emotion I gave a sudden shout of surprise when the shower abruptly turned ice-cold

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Recent Examples of shouts

Verb

Hollywell nods in agreement, and shouts out all the graffiti artists and other creatives who are still nearby. — Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 21 Oct. 2026 While one fan shouts criticism at an official’s call at Mira Costa High, Grandma and Grandpa Reis calmly and confidently root for their grandsons, Christian, a running back, and Weston, a linebacker. — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2026 Lil’ Randy shouts repeatedly as he is hauled off, a great ending to a pretty great episode. — Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 15 Oct. 2026 In the video, the child shouts for help as Sky Zone staff intervene. — Gio Insignares, CBS News, 13 Oct. 2026 O’Kane shouts when Tom Brokaw announces that one of the men suspected of plotting the attack has been detained. — Jeff Goodell, Rolling Stone, 11 Sep. 2026 Fighters loyal to the Houthi authorities, shouts slogans during a rally to recruit more fighters, in Sanaa on September 10, 2026. — Sam Meredith, CNBC, 11 Sep. 2026 That video shows three boys scrubbing the floor and walls of a room in the school with rags as Morrison shouts commands and admonishments. — Jennifer Smith Richards, ProPublica, 24 July 2026 In the background, an adult voice shouts at the bear, helping to scare the animal off. — Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 7 July 2026

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No day in Gaza is normal, but Friday stood out for its shouts of delight as athletes pulled trucks, flipped massive tires and heaved weights in a strength competition that drew cheering crowds. — ABC News, 16 Oct. 2026 They are greeted by shouts of the lucky ARMY members on hand to witness the warm-up, as the men take their turns on the mic before heading to the green room to chill. — Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 15 Oct. 2026 Telhou uses primal shouts to keep the herd together, while Saâdia uses a slingshot contraption to skillfully throw stones at straying goats. — Jen Murphy, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Oct. 2026 The stadium went silent, save for the shouts from the visiting team’s dugout. — Nicolas Villamil, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Oct. 2026 His final words drowned in a din of shouts and sparkling spray, as the Astros feted an aspiration fulfilled. — Matt Kawahara, Houston Chronicle, 27 Sep. 2026 Toho’s music team had been looking for international artists who could bring powerful shouts and melodic vocals in keeping with the show’s high-energy tone, which led to the Electric Callboy pairing. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 20 Sep. 2026 His appointment earlier this month on a 3-1 vote by the board drew boos and shouts from the public. — Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Sep. 2026 Clive and Roosevelt at last heard the shouts of the others and the wild baying cry of the lead dogs, unable to bring the bear to a full bay but easily able now to keep it in sight. — Paul Schullery, Outdoor Life, 13 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for shouts

Verb

As Gabe yells that Morgan cheated and broke up the family, a grin starts to spread across Nick’s and Serena’s faces.

— Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 16 Oct. 2026
Holmberg jumps in his vehicle and catches up to McConnell as Lafayette County deputy Kenneth Lewie holds McConnell at gunpoint and yells at him to get on the ground.

— Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of yells

Noun

Inside a Coatesville, Pennsylvania, teenager's home, an elevator ride leads to flickering lights, sudden screams and a 1930s-style speakeasy.

— Wakisha Bailey, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026
The piercing screams and cheers of thrill seekers clashed with blaring music and barkers calling crowds to their games.

— Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of screams

Verb

The Blackhawks dressing room was a rowdy scene after the game, their hoots and hollers reverberating throughout the bowels of the United Center.

— Mark Lazerus, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
Cowboy and cowgirl hoots and hollers complement the rumbling of the massive animals’ hooves as they’re rounded up into the corrals.

— Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 28 Dec. 2025