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blue murder vs shout

shout vs blue murder

blue murder and shout both are nouns.

blue murder is not a verb while shout is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
blue murder Yes No No No
shout Yes No Yes No
As nouns, shout is a hypernym of blue murder; that is, shout is a word with a broader meaning than blue murder:
  • blue murder: an extravagantly loud outcry
  • shout: a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
Other hypernyms of blue murder include call, cry, outcry, vociferation, yell.
blue murder (noun) shout (noun)
an extravagantly loud outcry a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
blue murder (verb) shout (verb)
utter in a loud voice; talk in a loud voice (usually denoting characteristic manner of speaking)
utter a sudden loud cry
utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
use foul or abusive language towards
Difference between blue murder and shout

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