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roar vs shout

shout vs roar

roar and shout both are nouns.

roar and shout both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
roar Yes No Yes No
shout Yes No Yes No
As nouns, shout is a hypernym of roar; that is, shout is a word with a broader meaning than roar:
  • roar: a very loud utterance (like the sound of an animal)
  • shout: a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
Other hypernyms of roar include call, cry, outcry, vociferation, yell.
As verbs, shout is a hypernym of roar; that is, shout is a word with a broader meaning than roar:
  • roar: emit long loud cries
  • shout: utter a sudden loud cry
Other hypernyms of roar include call, cry, holler, hollo, scream, shout out, squall, yell.
As verbs, shout is a hypernym of roar; that is, shout is a word with a broader meaning than roar:
  • roar: utter words loudly and forcefully
  • shout: utter in a loud voice; talk in a loud voice (usually denoting characteristic manner of speaking)
roar (noun) shout (noun)
a very loud utterance (like the sound of an animal) a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
a deep prolonged loud noise
the sound made by a lion
roar (verb) shout (verb)
laugh unrestrainedly and heartily utter in a loud voice; talk in a loud voice (usually denoting characteristic manner of speaking)
make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles utter a sudden loud cry
emit long loud cries utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
utter words loudly and forcefully use foul or abusive language towards
make a loud noise, as of animal
act or proceed in a riotous, turbulent, or disorderly way
Difference between roar and shout

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