shouting

(noun) encouragement in the form of cheers from spectators. Synonyms: cheering. Example: "It's all over but the shouting."

(noun) uttering a loud inarticulate cry as of pain or excitement. Synonyms: yelling.

(verb) utter in a loud voice; talk in a loud voice (usually denoting characteristic manner of speaking). Synonyms: shout. Example: "My grandmother is hard of hearing--you'll have to shout."

(verb) utter a sudden loud cry. Synonyms: shout, shout out, cry, call, yell, scream, holler, hollo, squall. Examples: "She cried with pain when the doctor inserted the needle." "I yelled to her from the window but she couldn't hear me."

(verb) utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy. Synonyms: exclaim, cry, cry out, outcry, call out, shout. Examples: "`i won!' he exclaimed." "`help!' she cried." "`i'm here,' the mother shouted when she saw her child looking lost."

(verb) use foul or abusive language towards. Synonyms: abuse, clapperclaw, blackguard, shout. Examples: "The actress abused the policeman who gave her a parking ticket." "The angry mother shouted at the teacher."