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shout Antonyms

Opposite of shout

Because the opposite of shout shifts with each meaning, the antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A loud cry, call, or utterance expressing strong emotion or used to attract attention.

Usage Example

"A sudden whisper from the crowd caused everyone in the plaza to turn around."

Strongest
whisper
murmur
Strong
mutter
mumble

• verb (Context 2)

To utter a loud call or cry, or to speak in a very loud voice, typically as an expression of strong emotion or to be heard over a distance.

Usage Example

"The coach had to whisper instructions from the sideline over the noise of the stadium."

Strongest
whisper
murmur
Strong
mutter
mumble

Similar words to shout

Words similar to shout shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

yell
treat
cry
call out
cry out
outcry
holler
round
See all synonyms of shout

• Nearby Words

shotgun
should
shoulder
shout
shouter
shoutout
shouty

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Shout. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/shout
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