shouting
word · lemma: shout
Definition
Shouting is speaking very loudly, often because you are angry, excited, or trying to be heard from far away. It can refer to the action itself or to loud words and cries.
Usage & Nuances
Often negative when it happens in arguments or when someone loses patience, but it can also be neutral or positive in sports, warnings, or celebrations. Common patterns: 'hear shouting', 'start shouting', 'stop shouting', 'shouting match'. Do not confuse it with 'screaming', which is usually more intense or emotional.
Example Sentences
No need for shouting—I'm right here.
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The meeting turned into a shouting match in less than five minutes.
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There was a lot of shouting during the game.
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The teacher stopped the students from shouting.
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I heard shouting outside the house.
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I could hear my neighbors shouting through the wall again.
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