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shout vs shrill

shrill vs shout

shout is a noun but shrill is not a noun.

shout is not an adjective while shrill is an adjective.

shout and shrill both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
shout Yes No Yes No
shrill No Yes Yes No
As verbs, shrill is a hyponym of shout; that is, shrill is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than shout:
  • shout: utter a sudden loud cry
  • shrill: utter a shrill cry
Other hyponyms of shout include hollo, hurrah, halloo, whoop, pipe, pipe up, shriek, howl, roar, ululate, wail, yaup, yawl, screak, screech, skreak, skreigh, squawk.
shout (noun) shrill (noun)
a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
shout (adjective) shrill (adjective)
of colors that are bright and gaudy
having or emitting a high-pitched and sharp tone or tones
being sharply insistent on being heard
shout (verb) shrill (verb)
utter in a loud voice; talk in a loud voice (usually denoting characteristic manner of speaking) utter a shrill cry
utter a sudden loud cry
utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
use foul or abusive language towards
Difference between shout and shrill

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