Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word To speak or call out loudly and forcefully, often to be heard from a distance or to express strong emotion.
Shout
/ʃaʊt/Synonyms:
Antonyms:
Examples:
'No!' shouted Duncan.
Then I heard somebody shouting.
"What in the name of Bealz – " one soldier shouts.
Etymology:
Originates from Middle English, influenced by the Old Norse word skūta, meaning to shoot or hurtle, which also contributed to the development of this English verb. The verb form appeared in usage around the 12th century.
Usage Statistics:
33 mentions per 1 million words 
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