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 ]

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'

utter a sudden loud cry; she cried with pain when the doctor inserted the needle; I yelled to her from the window but she couldnt hear me

[ Syn: shout out , cry , call , yell , scream , holler , hollo , squall ]

utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy; `I won! he exclaimed; `Help! she cried; `Im here, the mother shouted when she saw her child looking lost

[ Syn: exclaim , cry , cry out , outcry , call out ]

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 ]