Definitions for: Shout


[n] a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition; "the speaker was interrupted by loud cries from the rear of the audience"
[v] use foul or abusive language towards; "The actress abused the policeman who gave her a parking ticket"; "The angry mother shouted at the teacher"
[v] utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy; "`I won!' he exclaimed"; "`Help!' she cried"; "`I'm here,' the mother shouted when she saw her child looking lost"
[v] 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"
[v] 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"



Webster (1913) Definition: Shout, v. i.
To entertain with refreshments or the like gratuitously; to
treat. [Slang, Australia & U. S.]


Shout, v. t.
To treat (one) to something; also, to give (something) by way
of treating. [Slang, Australia & U. S.]


Shout, n.
A gratuitous entertainment, with refreshments or the like; a
treat. [Slang, Australia & U. S.]


Shout (shout), v. i. [imp. & p. p. Shouted; p. pr. &
vb. n. Shouting.] [OE. shouten, of unknown origin; perhaps
akin to shoot; cf. Icel. sk[=u]ta, sk[=u]ti, a taunt.]
To utter a sudden and loud outcry, as in joy, triumph, or
exultation, or to attract attention, to animate soldiers,
etc.

Shouting of the men and women eke. --Chaucer.

They shouted thrice: what was the last cry for? --Shak.

To shout at, to utter shouts at; to deride or revile with
shouts.


Shout, v. t.
1. To utter with a shout; to cry; -- sometimes with out; as,
to shout, or to shout out, a man's name.

2. To treat with shouts or clamor. --Bp. Hall.


Shout, n.
A loud burst of voice or voices; a vehement and sudden
outcry, especially of a multitudes expressing joy, triumph,
exultation, or animated courage.

The Rhodians, seeing the enemy turn their backs, gave a
great shout in derision. --Knolles.

Synonyms: abuse, blackguard, call, call out, clapperclaw, cry, cry, cry out, exclaim, outcry, outcry, vociferation, yell

Antonyms: whisper

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