shout vs assail

shout is a noun but assail is not a noun.

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

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

Other hypernyms of shout include assault, attack, lash out, round, snipe.

shout (noun)	assail (noun)
a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition

shout (verb)	assail (verb)
utter in a loud voice; talk in a loud voice (usually denoting characteristic manner of speaking)	attack in speech or writing
utter a sudden loud cry	attack someone physically or emotionally
utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy	launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with
use foul or abusive language towards