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shout

/ʃˈaʊt/ · 1 syllable

Meaning

verb

  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”
  2. utter a sudden loud cry
    “she cried with pain when the doctor inserted the needle”
  3. utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
    “`I won!' he exclaimed”
  4. use foul or abusive language towards
    “The actress abused the policeman who gave her a parking ticket”

noun

  1. a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
    “the speaker was interrupted by loud cries from the rear of the audience”

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