shout in WordNet English dictionary

1. use foul or abusive language towards
   "The actress abused the policeman who gave her a parking ticket"; "The angry mother shouted at the teacher"
   abuse  clapperclaw  blackguard  shout 
   
2. utter a sudden loud cry
   "she cried with pain when the doctor inserted the needle"; "I yelled to her from the window but she couldn't hear me"
   shout  shout out  cry  call  yell  scream  holler  hollo  squall 
   
3. utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
   "`I won!' he exclaimed"; "`Help!' she cried"; "`I'm here,' the mother shouted when she saw her child looking lost"
   exclaim  cry  cry out  outcry  call out  shout 
   
4. utter in a loud voice; talk in a loud voice (usually denoting characteristic manner of speaking)
   "My grandmother is hard of hearing--you'll have to shout"
   shout 
   

1. a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
   "the speaker was interrupted by loud cries from the rear of the audience"
   cry  outcry  call  yell  shout  vociferation