shout

n : a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition; "the

speaker was interrupted by loud cries from the rear of

the audience" [syn: {cry}, {outcry}, {call}, {yell}, {vociferation}]

v 1: 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"

[ant: {whisper}]

2: 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" [syn: {shout out}, {cry},

{call}, {yell}, {scream}, {holler}, {hollo}, {squall}]

3: utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy; "I won!"

he exlaimed [syn: {exclaim}, {cry}, {cry out}, {outcry}, {call

out}]

4: use foul or abusive language towards; "The actress abused

the policeman who gave her a parking ticket"; "The angry

mother shouted at the teacher" [syn: {abuse}, {clapperclaw},

{blackguard}]