exclamation

English Thesaurus

1. an exclamatory rhetorical device (noun.communication)

hypernym	:	rhetorical device,
definition	:	a use of language that creates a literary effect (but often without regard for literal significance) (noun.communication)

2. an abrupt excited utterance (noun.communication)

hypernym	:	utterance, vocalization,
definition	:	the use of uttered sounds for auditory communication (noun.communication)

hyponym	:	deuce, devil, dickens,
definition	:	a word used in exclamations of confusion (noun.communication)

hyponym	:	ejaculation, interjection,
definition	:	an abrupt emphatic exclamation expressing emotion (noun.communication)

hyponym	:	expostulation,
definition	:	an exclamation of protest or remonstrance or reproof (noun.communication)

3. a loud complaint or protest or reproach (noun.communication)

hypernym	:	complaint,
definition	:	(formerly) a loud cry (or repeated cries) of pain or rage or sorrow (noun.communication)

4. an exclamatory rhetorical device (noun.communication)

derivation	:	exclaim, proclaim, promulgate,
definition	:	state or announce (verb.communication)

5. an abrupt excited utterance (noun.communication)

derivation	:	call out, cry, cry out, exclaim, outcry, shout,
definition	:	utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy (verb.communication)

6. an exclamatory rhetorical device (noun.communication)

derivation	:	exclaim, proclaim, promulgate,
definition	:	state or announce (verb.communication)

7. an abrupt excited utterance (noun.communication)

derivation	:	call out, cry, cry out, exclaim, outcry, shout,
definition	:	utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy (verb.communication)