vociferation

Other forms: vociferations

Definitions of vociferation

1. noun

   a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
   synonyms: call, cry, outcry, shout, yell

   types:

   bellow, bellowing, holla, holler, hollering, hollo, holloa, roar, roaring, yowl

   a very loud utterance (like the sound of an animal)

   blue murder

   an extravagantly loud outcry

   catcall

   a cry expressing disapproval

   clamor, clamoring, clamour, clamouring, hue and cry

   loud and persistent outcry from many people

   halloo

   a shout to attract attention

   hoot

   a loud raucous cry (as of an owl)

   hosanna

   a cry of praise or adoration (to God)

   noise

   a loud outcry of protest or complaint

   scream, screaming, screech, screeching, shriek, shrieking

   sharp piercing cry

   whoop

   a loud hooting cry of exultation or excitement

   battle cry, rallying cry, war cry, war whoop

   a yell intended to rally a group of soldiers in battle

   shouting, yelling

   uttering a loud inarticulate cry as of pain or excitement

   yodel

   a songlike cry in which the voice fluctuates rapidly between the normal voice and falsetto

   Bronx cheer, bird, boo, hiss, hoot, raspberry, razz, razzing, snort

   a cry or noise made to express displeasure or contempt

   squall

   a loud and harsh cry

   type of:

   utterance, vocalization

   the use of uttered sounds for auditory communication