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screech vs shout

shout vs screech

screech and shout both are nouns.

screech and shout both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
screech Yes No Yes No
shout Yes No Yes No
As nouns, shout is a hypernym of screech; that is, shout is a word with a broader meaning than screech:
  • screech: sharp piercing cry
  • shout: a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
Other hypernyms of screech include call, cry, outcry, vociferation, yell.
As verbs, shout is a hypernym of screech; that is, shout is a word with a broader meaning than screech:
  • screech: utter a harsh abrupt scream
  • shout: utter a sudden loud cry
Other hypernyms of screech include call, cry, holler, hollo, scream, shout out, squall, yell.
screech (noun) shout (noun)
sharp piercing cry a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
a high-pitched noise resembling a human cry
screech (verb) shout (verb)
utter a harsh abrupt scream utter in a loud voice; talk in a loud voice (usually denoting characteristic manner of speaking)
make a high-pitched, screeching noise utter a sudden loud cry
utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
use foul or abusive language towards
Difference between screech and shout

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