shouting
ˈʃaʊtɪŋ
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Definition of shouting - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
soundmaking loud cries or calls
  • The shouting crowd could be heard from afar.
bellowing yelling
2.
behaviorcharacterized by loud and aggressive behavior
  • The shouting match between the players was intense.
bellowing screaming yelling

Noun

vocalizationmaking loud sounds with the voice
  • Shouting could be heard from the next room.
bellowing hollering yelling
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Expressions with shouting

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short distance where a shout can be heard
The store is within shouting distance from my house.
angry quarrel with people shouting
Their disagreement quickly became a shouting match.
close enough to be easily heard
The store is within shouting distance from my house.
close enough to be heard by shouting
She stayed within shouting range of her friends.
such that the contest is finished except for the final reactions
The game is all over but the shouting now.
of an activity where result is known but not officially finished
The game is all over bar the shouting now.

Origin of shouting

Old English, sceotan (to shoot)

Terms with shouting included in their meaning

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cryn.
shouting sound
loud vocal expression of emotion
communication
action of calling out or shouting
communication
characterized by loud and intense shouting
communication
speaking or shouting very loudly
hoarseadj.
raspy
having a rough unclear voice from illness or shouting
music
group singing or shouting of slogans
encouragement
show support for someone, often by shouting or clapping
shouting
shout something in a loud voice

Examples of shouting in a sentence

  • Shouting voices echoed through the hallway.
  • The shouting crowd made it hard to concentrate.
  • Her shouting voice startled everyone in the room.
  • Shouting from the playground startled the library patrons.
  • The shouting during the match attracted security guards.

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  1. French:vociférant, cris, ...
  2. German:schreiend, Schreien, ...
  3. Italian:urlante, urlo, ...
  4. Spanish:gritón, grito, ...
  5. Portuguese:gritante, gritos, ...
  6. Chinese:喊叫的, 喊叫, ...
  7. Japanese:叫んでいる, 叫び, ...
  8. Arabic:صَاخِب, صُرَاخ, ...
  9. Hebrew:צוֹעֵק, צְעָקָה, ...
  10. Russian:кричащий, крик, ...
  11. Ukrainian:кричущий, крик, ...
  12. Hindi:शोर मचाता हुआ, चिल्लाना, ...
shout
ʃaʊt

Definition of shout - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

1.
raise voicetr./intr.use a loud voice because of strong feeling or distancetr./intr.
  • She had to shout so he could hear her.
bellow scream yell
2.
attract attentiontr./intr.attract attention forcefully or proclaim presencetr./intr.
  • The bright colors shouted from the billboard.
call out hail yell
3.
pay for otherstr.UKpay for someone else's drinks or entertainmenttr.UK
  • I'll shout you a drink tonight.
buy a round stand treat

Noun

1.
communicationloud cry to convey emotion or command
  • Her shout echoed through the empty hall.
cry yell
2.
socialUKround of drinks in a pubUK
  • It's your shout at the bar tonight.
round turn
3.
broadcastUSgreeting or mention on a broadcastUS
  • He gave a shout to his friends on the radio.
greeting mention
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yell 'fire' to alert others to danger
He had to shout fire to evacuate the building.
make someone stop talking by shouting louder than them
The crowd tried to shout down the speaker.
utter a sudden loud cry
She had to shout out for help when she got lost.
express an emotion loudly
She shouted it out in frustration.
something that is very good or exciting
Winning the award was something to shout about for the team.
scream very loudly and urgently
She shouted bloody murder when she saw the spider.

Origin of shout

Old English, scēotan (to shoot) + -an (suffix)

Examples of shout in a sentence

  • The coach shouted instructions from the sideline.
  • The headline shouted from the front page.
  • Her achievements shouted from the award ceremony stage.
  • She decided to shout the entire table at dinner.
  • He shouted his friends to a night at the movies.
  • A sudden shout startled the birds.

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  1. French:crier, cri, ...
  2. German:schreien, Schrei, ...
  3. Italian:gridare, grido, ...
  4. Spanish:gritar, grito, ...
  5. Portuguese:gritar, grito, ...
  6. Chinese:大喊, 喊声, ...
  7. Japanese:叫ぶ, 叫び声, ...
  8. Arabic:صاحَ, صَرْخَة, ...
  9. Hebrew:לִצְעוֹק, צְעָקָה, ...
  10. Russian:кричать, крик, ...
  11. Ukrainian:кричати, крик, ...
  12. Hindi:चिल्लाना, चिल्लाहट, ...
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