rail vs shout

rail and shout both are nouns.

rail and shout both are verbs.

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

As verbs, shout is a hypernym of rail; that is, shout is a word with a broader meaning than rail:

rail: spread negative information about
shout: use foul or abusive language towards

Other hypernyms of rail include abuse, blackguard, clapperclaw.

rail (noun)	shout (noun)
any of numerous widely distributed small wading birds of the family Rallidae having short wings and very long toes for running on soft mud	a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
a horizontal bar (usually of wood or metal)
a bar or pair of parallel bars of rolled steel making the railway along which railroad cars or other vehicles can roll
a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports
short for railway

rail (verb)	shout (verb)
complain bitterly	utter in a loud voice; talk in a loud voice (usually denoting characteristic manner of speaking)
spread negative information about	utter a sudden loud cry
criticize severely	utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
fish with a handline over the rails of a boat	use foul or abusive language towards
lay with rails
travel by rail or train
separate with a railing
convey (goods etc.) by rails
provide with rails
enclose with rails

Difference between rail and shout

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