Shout (Noun)

Meaning

A loud utterance; often in protest or opposition; "the speaker was interrupted by loud cries from the rear of the audience".

Classification

Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.

Examples

• The shout of disapproval from the crowd drowned out the politician's apology.
• A loud shout from the back of the room stopped the auctioneer in his tracks.
• The referee's shout of "offside" sparked a heated argument between the players.
• The crowd's shout of "encore" was met with a triumphant smile from the performer.
• A shout of warning from a passerby prevented the child from stepping into the street.

Synonyms

• Outcry
• Vociferation
• Cry
• Call
• Yell

Hypernyms

• Vocalization
• Utterance

Hyponyms

• Holloa
• Razzing
• Holla
• Hollo
• Roaring
• Boo
• Screeching
• Battle Cry
• Yowl
• Shrieking
• Scream
• Clamoring
• Hiss
• War Cry
• Clamour
• Clamouring
• Yodel
• Clamor
• Rallying Cry
• Roar
• Yelling
• Noise
• Razz
• Whoop
• Bird
• Shriek
• Blue Murder
• Hosanna
• Screaming
• Snort
• Shouting
• Bellow
• Halloo
• Bronx Cheer
• Holler
• Bellowing
• Catcall
• Hoot
• War Whoop

Related Words

• Shout (verb)