outshout

/aut'ʃu:t/

Thân thiện

The speaker had to outshout the crowd to be heard.

Definition

1. Transitive Verb:
   • To shout louder than (someone or something); to overcome or drown out by shouting more loudly.
   • (Figuratively, less common) To surpass in vocal intensity or forcefulness in an argument or debate.

Usage and Examples

• Literal Usage (To shout louder than):
  • The protestors tried to outshout the speaker at the rally.
  • You can't win an argument with him; he will just outshout you.
• Figurative/Extended Usage:
  • In the heated meeting, she outshouted her opponents with her compelling data.

Advanced Usage Notes

• "Outshout" is typically used in contexts of direct competition or confrontation where volume is a factor. It implies an active effort to be louder.
• It often carries a slightly negative connotation, suggesting a lack of substantive debate or a reliance on sheer volume rather than reason.

Variants and Related Words

• Outshout is a regular verb: outshout - outshouted - outshouted.
• Outshout is a compound verb formed from the prefix "out-" (meaning to do better or more than) and the verb "shout".
• Outyell: A near-synonym, though less common, with a very similar meaning.

Synonyms

• Drown out: To be so loud that another sound cannot be heard.
• Overpower: To overcome by greater force or intensity (can be used for sound).
• Outyell: (As mentioned) To yell louder than.

Antonyms

• Whisper: To speak very softly.
• Listen: To give attention to sound.
• Concede: To admit defeat in an argument.

Related Phrases and Idioms

• To shout someone down: This phrasal verb is a close conceptual relative. It means to prevent someone from being heard by shouting while they are speaking.
  • The audience tried to shout down the controversial speaker. (Compare with: The audience tried to outshout the controversial speaker.)

Học thuật

Verb

1. shout louder than

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