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Scream vs. Shout
Scream
/skriːm/
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To make a loud, high-pitched sound usually because of fear or excitement
Examples:
“Leave off that!”
screamed
the Queen.
From a wood below the hill came a woman's violent
screams
.
People were
screaming
and shouting.
Synonyms:
yell
shriek
screech
howl
cry
Antonyms:
whisper
murmur
hush
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Shout
/ʃaʊt/
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To utter a loud cry or call.
Examples:
'No!'
shouted
Duncan.
Then I heard somebody
shouting
.
"What in the name of Bealz – " one soldier
shouts
.
Synonyms:
yell
scream
bellow
holler
call
Antonyms:
whisper
murmur
silence
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Ways to tell them apart:
Think of a scream as a more intense, high-pitched cry that often indicates fear or pain.
A shout is typically loud but doesn
t necessarily have the high pitch of a scream and can indicate excitement or the need to get someone
s attention.
You might scream on a rollercoaster, but shout to call your friend across the street.
When to use scream:
When to use shout:
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