spout (off)

verb

Definition of spout (off)next
as in to shout
to voice one's opinions freely with force got in trouble for spouting off in class in a disrespectful way

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spout (off)
  1. shout
  2. speak up
  3. speak out
  4. cry
  5. yell
  6. talk up
  7. pipe up
  8. sound off
Verb
  • Upon his return to the stage, Stevie shouted out Berry Gordy — in honor of his 95th birthday and of course, their storied relationship — as well as Mayor Karen Bass for her efforts to combat the homelessness crisis plaguing Los Angeles.
    Mya Abraham, VIBE.com, 16 Dec. 2024
  • And shout out to @birdgangspirits spirits Philadelphia for throwing us some goodies to give away.
    Gil Macias, People.com, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of shout
Verb
  • In April 2024, the actor, who was characterized and accused of antisemitism, agreed to speak to De Los contributing columnist JP Brammer and opened up about the professional fallout that came from speaking up.
    Fidel Martinez, Los Angeles Times, 28 Dec. 2024
  • Frannie speaks up, saying that Jane doesn’t know how to use money.
    Lincee Ray, EW.com, 28 Dec. 2024
Definition of speak up
Verb
  • During her time as a royal and after, Markle was a target for relentless harassment on social media, leading the couple to speak out publicly about the dangers of online bullying and misinformation.
    Ellise Shafer, Variety, 2 Jan. 2025
  • Some Donald Trump supporters have expressed their disappointment on social media after the President-elect spoke out in defense of H-1B skilled migrant visas on Tuesday.
    Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 1 Jan. 2025
Definition of speak out
Verb
  • Now there’s even more to cry about, as Lark has wiped Brady’s bank account clean and disappeared into thin air.
    Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 19 Dec. 2024
  • Mostly, Coleman is there for whenever someone needs to talk — or cry — with a trusted confidant.
    Hannah Wiley, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of cry
Verb
  • Advertisement Frantic rescue efforts that began at flattened buildings after the quake hit early Tuesday afternoon continued 30 hours later, with dozens working in dust and heat with little water to seek those yelling for help inside.
    Charlotte Graham-McLay, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024
  • Travis yells mean things to Jimmy, Teeter arrives to start her new job, and Travis makes a horse turn in circles.
    Kathryn VanArendonk, Vulture, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of yell
Verb
  • Irwin talking up the merits of a mime is especially funny.
    Chris Jones, New York Daily News, 17 Dec. 2024
  • Under the Gemini full moon, talking up your message isn’t enough.
    USA TODAY, USA TODAY, 15 Dec. 2024
Definition of talk up
Verb
  • But then a little voice called financial reality piped up.
    Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Sunny pipes up that there’s a more detailed family document available, a kaiseigen koseki, but only a blood relative of Masa can request it.
    Chris Klimek, Vulture, 24 July 2024
Definition of pipe up
Verb
  • Of course, Blanco wasn't the only person to sound off about the big news in the comments, as others including Jennifer Aniston, Gordon Ramsay, Shay Mitchell, Gwyneth Paltrow, Cardi B, Lil Nas X and even Taylor Swift showed their support.
    Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 12 Dec. 2024
  • Go full tilt boogie in that comments section and sound off!
    Nick Caruso, TVLine, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of sound off
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“Spout (off).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spout%20%28off%29. Accessed 6 Jan. 2025.

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