Synonyms for

Shout

Verb / ʃaʊt / Another word for shout — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to say something very loudly

Synonyms & similar words

squall holler yell cry shoutout hollo exclaim blackguard outcry scream callout abuse whisper clapperclaw cryout vociferation call yell scream holler roar bellow shriek howl exclaim proclaim declare announce blurt utter voice vocalize articulate express emit

Synonyms by register

Formal

exclaim proclaim vociferate

Informal

yell scream holler bawl

Literary

bellow cry out clamor

Antonyms

whisper murmur mumble speak softly hush quiet

Common collocations

  • shout for help
  • shout with joy
  • shout at someone
  • shout a warning
  • shout in anger
  • shout down
  • shout out loud

Word family

noun shout
verb shout
adjective shouty

Usage note

Shout is a common verb for speaking very loudly. It can imply anger, excitement, or a need to be heard over noise. 'Shout' as a noun refers to the act of shouting.

Example sentences

  1. I had to shout to be heard over the loud music.
  2. My mom shouted at me to come inside for dinner.
  3. The coach shouted instructions to the team from the sidelines.
  4. The crowd shouted and cheered as the band played their favorite song.
  5. I shouted with excitement when I found out I won the game.

Quotes

  • "Sometimes you gotta run before you can walk." - Tony Stark in Iron Man
  • "Try to be a rainbow in someone's cloud." - Maya Angelou
  • "The only way to do great work is to love what you do." - Steve Jobs

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