outshout
/aut'ʃu:t/
Definition
- 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.)
Verb
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shout louder than
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