assail vs shout

assail is not a noun while shout is a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
assail	No	No	Yes	No
shout	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, shout is a hyponym of assail; that is, shout is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than assail:

assail (noun)	shout (noun)
	a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition

assail (verb)	shout (verb)
attack in speech or writing	utter in a loud voice; talk in a loud voice (usually denoting characteristic manner of speaking)
attack someone physically or emotionally	utter a sudden loud cry
launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with	utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
	use foul or abusive language towards