vociferate

/vou'sifəreit/
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vociferate

The protesters vociferated their slogans in the crowded square.

Definition
  1. Verb:
    • To utter or shout something loudly and vehemently: To cry out or speak with great force, intensity, or passion, often in protest or demand.
Usage
  • The verb "vociferate" is used to describe the act of speaking or shouting very loudly, typically to express strong emotion such as anger, protest, or demand. It implies a forceful, often noisy, vocal expression.
  • It is a formal or literary term. In everyday speech, words like "shout," "yell," or "bellow" are more common.
Examples
  • The protestors gathered to vociferate their opposition to the new law.
  • He vociferated his complaints so loudly that the entire neighborhood could hear.
  • The coach vociferated instructions from the sidelines during the final minutes of the game.
Advanced Usage
  • "To vociferate against": To shout loudly in protest or opposition to something.
    • The crowd began to vociferate against the unjust decision.
  • The act of vociferating is often associated with public speeches, protests, or heated arguments where volume is used for emphasis.
Variants and Related Words
  • Vociferation (noun): A loud and vehement outcry; a clamor.
    • The meeting was disrupted by the vociferation of the angry attendees.
  • Vociferous (adjective): Characterized by or uttered with loud, vehement outcry.
    • She was a vociferous critic of the policy.
Synonyms
  • Shout: To call or cry out loudly.
  • Bellow: To roar in a deep, loud voice.
  • Yell: To cry out loudly, as in pain, anger, or excitement.
  • Exclaim: To cry out suddenly or vehemently, as in surprise, emotion, or protest.
Antonyms
  • Whisper: To speak very softly using one's breath without vocal cords.
  • Mutter: To speak in a low, barely audible tone.
  • Murmur: To make a low, continuous, indistinct sound.
Related Phrases and Idioms
  • To cry at the top of one's lungs: To shout as loudly as possible. (This is a common phrase with a similar meaning to "vociferate.")
    • He cried at the top of his lungs to get their attention.
vociferate

The protesters vociferated their slogans in the crowded square.

Verb
  1. utter in a very loud voice
    • They vociferated their demands

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