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Shout

Shout, v. i.

verbintransitive

[imp. & p. p. SHOUTED; p. pr. & vb. n. SHOUTING.] [Perhaps originally a contraction from shoot out.] To utter a sudden and loud outcry, usually in joy, triumph, or exultation, or to animate soldiers in an onset.

They shouted thrice: what was the last cry for? Shak.

To shout at, to utter shouts at; to deride or revile with shouts.

Shout, v. t.

verbtransitive

v. t. 1. To utter with a shout; to cry; as, to shout a man's name. 2. To treat with shouts or clamor. Hall.

Shout, n.

noun

n. A loud burst of voice or voices; a vehement and sudden outcry, especially of a multitude expressing joy, triumph, exultation, or animated courage.

The Rhodians, seeing the enemy turn their backs, gave a great shout in derision. Knolles.