Antonyms for shout

Grammar : Noun, verb

Spell : shout

Phonetic Transcription : ʃaʊt

Definition of shout

Origin : c.1300, schowten "to call or cry out loudly," of unknown origin; perhaps from the root of shoot (v.) on the notion of "throw the voice out loudly," or related to Old Norse skuta "a taunt" (cf. scout (v.2)). Related: Shouted; shouting.

noun loud outcry
verb cry out loudly

Example sentences :

Andy became aware that his shout had been only a dry whisper.
Extract from : « Way of the Lawless » by Max Brand

"Why, it is the hedgerows," roared John, with a shout of laughter.
Extract from : « The White Company » by Arthur Conan Doyle

Before anything more could be said there was a shout from the roadway near them.
Extract from : « In the Midst of Alarms » by Robert Barr

Would you have Crane get out on the housetop an' shout to you to go an' cruel Porter's mare?
Extract from : « Thoroughbreds » by W. A. Fraser

Was it not, then, the shout the warriors make when they wish to intimidate their enemies?
Extract from : « The Last of the Mohicans » by James Fenimore Cooper

In the body we may not join our shout with the victors; but in spirit we may even now.
Extract from : « The Works of Whittier, Volume VI (of VII) » by John Greenleaf Whittier

A shout suddenly came from the head of the Winchester column.
Extract from : « The Rock of Chickamauga » by Joseph A. Altsheler

A figure approaching in the dusk greeted Dick with a shout of delight.
Extract from : « The Rock of Chickamauga » by Joseph A. Altsheler

Grant repressed an impulse to shout, and used the breath for an extra burst of speed.
Extract from : « Good Indian » by B. M. Bower

"Four francs seventy," said Temple through the shout of laughter.
Extract from : « The Incomplete Amorist » by E. Nesbit

Synonyms for shout

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