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shout vs hue and cry

hue and cry vs shout

shout and hue and cry both are nouns.

shout is a verb but hue and cry is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
shout Yes No Yes No
hue and cry Yes No No No
As nouns, hue and cry is a hyponym of shout; that is, hue and cry is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than shout:
  • shout: a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
  • hue and cry: loud and persistent outcry from many people
shout (noun) hue and cry (noun)
a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition loud and persistent outcry from many people
shout (verb) hue and cry (verb)
utter in a loud voice; talk in a loud voice (usually denoting characteristic manner of speaking)
utter a sudden loud cry
utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
use foul or abusive language towards
Difference between shout and hue and cry

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