noun
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a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition; “the speaker was interrupted by loud cries from the rear of the audience”
Synonyms
- cry, outcry, call, yell, vociferation
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verb
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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”
Antonym
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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”
More specific
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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”
Less specific
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use foul or abusive language towards; “The actress abused the policeman who gave her a parking ticket”; “The angry mother shouted at the teacher”
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