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shout vs scream

scream vs shout

shout and scream both are nouns.

shout and scream both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
shout Yes No Yes No
scream Yes No Yes No
As nouns, scream is a hyponym of shout; that is, scream is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than shout:
  • shout: a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
  • scream: sharp piercing cry
Other hyponyms of shout include bellow, bellowing, holla, holler, hollering, hollo, holloa, roar, roaring, yowl, blue murder, catcall, clamor, clamoring, clamour, clamouring, hue and cry, halloo, hoot, hosanna, noise, screaming, screech, screeching, shriek, shrieking, whoop, battle cry, rallying cry, war cry, war whoop, shouting, yelling, yodel, bird, boo, Bronx cheer, hiss, hoot, raspberry, razz, razzing, snort.
As verbs, scream is a hyponym of shout; that is, scream is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than shout:
  • shout: utter in a loud voice; talk in a loud voice (usually denoting characteristic manner of speaking)
  • scream: utter or declare in a very loud voice
Other hyponyms of shout include yell, holler, holler out, roar, thunder, bawl, bellow.
As verbs, shout and scream are synonyms defined as:
  • shout and scream: utter a sudden loud cry
Other synonyms of shout include call, cry, holler, hollo, shout out, squall, yell.
shout (noun) scream (noun)
a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition sharp piercing cry
a joke that seems extremely funny
a high-pitched noise resembling a human cry
shout (verb) scream (verb)
utter in a loud voice; talk in a loud voice (usually denoting characteristic manner of speaking) utter a sudden loud cry
utter a sudden loud cry utter or declare in a very loud voice
utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy make a loud, piercing sound
use foul or abusive language towards
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