shout vs assault

assault vs shout

shout and assault both are nouns.

shout and assault both are verbs.

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

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

shout: use foul or abusive language towards
assault: attack in speech or writing

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

shout (noun)	assault (noun)
a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition	close fighting during the culmination of a military attack
	a threatened or attempted physical attack by someone who appears to be able to cause bodily harm if not stopped
	the crime of forcing a person to submit to sexual intercourse against his or her will

shout (verb)	assault (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	force (someone) to have sex against their will
use foul or abusive language towards

Difference between shout and assault

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