shout vs cry

shout and cry both are nouns.

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

As nouns, shout and cry are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of shout include call, outcry, vociferation, yell.

As verbs, shout and cry are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of shout include call, holler, hollo, scream, shout out, squall, yell.

As verbs, shout and cry are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of shout include call out, cry out, exclaim, outcry.

shout (noun)	cry (noun)
a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition	a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
	a fit of weeping
	a slogan used to rally support for a cause
	a loud utterance of emotion (especially when inarticulate)
	the characteristic utterance of an animal

shout (verb)	cry (verb)
utter in a loud voice; talk in a loud voice (usually denoting characteristic manner of speaking)	shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain
utter a sudden loud cry	bring into a particular state by crying
utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy	utter a sudden loud cry
use foul or abusive language towards	proclaim or announce in public
	utter a characteristic sound
	utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
	demand immediate action