English dictionary

shout

/S//AU/t/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition

noun.communication

Synonyms call cry outcry vociferation yell

Source: WordNet 3.0
A loud burst of voice or voices; a vehement and sudden outcry, especially of a multitudes expressing joy, triumph, exultation, or animated courage.

noun

Source: webster1913
A gratuitous entertainment, with refreshments or the like; a treat.

noun

Source: webster1913

utter in a loud voice; talk in a loud voice (usually denoting characteristic manner of speaking)

verb.communication

Examples
My grandmother is hard of hearing--you'll have to shout.

Antonyms whisper

Source: WordNet 3.0
utter a sudden loud cry

verb.communication

Synonyms call cry holler hollo scream shout out squall yell

Source: WordNet 3.0
utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy

verb.communication

Examples
`I'm here,' the mother shouted when she saw her child looking lost.

Synonyms call out cry cry out exclaim outcry

Source: WordNet 3.0
use foul or abusive language towards

verb.communication

Examples
The angry mother shouted at the teacher.

Synonyms abuse blackguard clapperclaw

Source: WordNet 3.0
To utter a sudden and loud outcry, as in joy, triumph, or exultation, or to attract attention, to animate soldiers, etc.

verb

Source: webster1913
To utter with a shout; to cry; -- sometimes with out; as, to shout, or to shout out, a man's name.

verb

Source: webster1913
To entertain with refreshments or the like gratuitously; to treat.

verb

Source: webster1913
To treat (one) to something; also, to give (something) by way of treating.

verb

Source: webster1913