Scream-Shout | Commonly Confused Words
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Scream vs. Shout

Scream

/skriːm/
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.

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Shout

/ʃaʊt/
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.

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Ways to tell them apart:

etymology
  • Think of a scream as a more intense, high-pitched cry that often indicates fear or pain.
  • A shout is typically loud but doesnt necessarily have the high pitch of a scream and can indicate excitement or the need to get someones attention.
  • You might scream on a rollercoaster, but shout to call your friend across the street.
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