1. (noun)
cry, outcry, call, yell, shout, vociferation
a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
"the speaker was interrupted by loud cries from the rear of the audience"
2. (verb)
shout
utter in a loud voice; talk in a loud voice (usually denoting characteristic manner of speaking)
"My grandmother is hard of hearing--you'll have to shout"
3. (verb)
shout, shout out, cry, call, yell, scream, holler, hollo, squall
utter a sudden loud cry
"she cried with pain when the doctor inserted the needle"; "I yelled to her from the window but she couldn't hear me"
4. (verb)
exclaim, cry, cry out, outcry, call out, shout
utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
"`I won!' he exclaimed"; "`Help!' she cried"; "`I'm here,' the mother shouted when she saw her child looking lost"
5. (verb)
abuse, clapperclaw, blackguard, shout
use foul or abusive language towards
"The actress abused the policeman who gave her a parking ticket"; "The angry mother shouted at the teacher"
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Definition of 'shout'
