What is the meaning of shout?

noun

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

verb

  • Utter in a loud voice; talk in a loud voice (usually denoting characteristic manner of speaking. )
    • usage: "My grandmother is hard of hearing-you'll have to shout"
  • Utter a sudden loud cry.
    • usage: "she cried with pain when the doctor inserted the needle"; "I yelled to her from the window but she couldn't hear me"
  • Utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy.
    • usage: "`I won!' he exclaimed"; "`Help!' she cried"; "`I'm here,' the mother shouted when she saw her child looking lost"
  • Use foul or abusive language towards.
    • usage: "The actress abused the policeman who gave her a parking ticket"; "The angry mother shouted at the teacher"
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