hoot vs shout

hoot and shout both are nouns.

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

As nouns, shout is a hypernym of hoot; that is, shout is a word with a broader meaning than hoot:

Other hypernyms of hoot include call, cry, outcry, vociferation, yell.

As nouns, shout is a hypernym of hoot; that is, shout is a word with a broader meaning than hoot:

Other hypernyms of hoot include call, cry, outcry, vociferation, yell.

hoot (noun)	shout (noun)
something of little value	a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
a loud raucous cry (as of an owl)
a cry or noise made to express displeasure or contempt

hoot (verb)	shout (verb)
to utter a loud clamorous shout	utter in a loud voice; talk in a loud voice (usually denoting characteristic manner of speaking)
utter the characteristic sound of owls	utter a sudden loud cry
	utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
	use foul or abusive language towards