shouting

[ˈʃaʊtɪŋ]

shouting Definition

the act of speaking or calling out loudly, usually in anger or excitement.

Using shouting: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "shouting" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The shouting from the next room woke me up.

  • Example

    Stop shouting at me, I can hear you just fine.

  • Example

    The coach was shouting instructions to the players on the field.

  • Example

    There was shouting and chaos as the protesters clashed with the police.

shouting Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with shouting

  • to call attention to someone or something by shouting

    Example

    I want to give a shout out to my parents for their support.

  • to overwhelm or silence someone by shouting loudly

    Example

    The protesters tried to shout down the speaker at the rally.

  • shout from the rooftops

    to proclaim or announce something publicly and enthusiastically

    Example

    I'm so proud of my daughter's accomplishments that I want to shout it from the rooftops.

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Summary: shouting in Brief

The term 'shouting' [ˈʃaʊtɪŋ] refers to the act of speaking or calling out loudly, usually in anger or excitement. It is often used in phrases like 'shout out' and 'shout from the rooftops,' which denote calling attention to something or proclaiming it publicly. 'Shouting' can also be used to describe overwhelming or silencing someone by shouting loudly, as in 'The protesters tried to shout down the speaker at the rally.'

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