Synonyms for

Shouting

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

Definition

to speak loudly and forcefully

Synonyms & similar words

clapperclaw yell outcry squall abuse call whisper holler shout cheering scream exclaim blackguard hollo yelling cry yelling screaming hollering bellowing roaring shrieking howling whooping exclaiming proclaiming announcing declaring vociferating uttering voicing articulating pronouncing enunciating

Synonyms by register

Formal

vociferating bellowing proclaiming exclaiming

Informal

yelling screaming hollering bawling

Literary

crying out roaring thundering

Antonyms

whispering murmuring muttering speaking softly quieting hushing

Common collocations

  • shouting at someone
  • shouting for help
  • shouting with joy
  • shouting in anger
  • shouting match
  • shouting from the rooftops
  • shouting abuse

Word family

noun shout
verb shout
adjective shouty

Usage note

Shouting implies a loud, often angry or excited vocalization. It is generally informal, but can be used in formal contexts to describe a specific action.

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Example sentences

  1. The coach was shouting instructions to the players during the game.
  2. I heard someone shouting for help in the distance.
  3. The crowd was shouting and cheering for their team.
  4. My little sister was shouting with excitement when she saw the carnival rides.
  5. The teacher told us to stop shouting and listen to her.

Quotes

  • I'm not shouting, I'm passionate.
  • I have always been drawn to the shouting, the drama, the spectacle of sport.
  • I'm the one who's always shouting and screaming and making a fool of myself.

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