vociferate

verb

vō-ˈsi-fə-ˌrāt How to pronounce vociferate (audio)
Definition of vociferatenext
as in to shout
to speak so as to be heard at a distance he can never seem to voice his opinions at a decent decibel level; he has to vociferate

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  1. shout
  2. yell
  3. cry
  4. call
Verb
  • Encounters with the opposing party erupted in shouting and worse.
    Julia Prodis Sulek, The Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2024
  • The echoes of the audience shouting the lyrics ricocheted off the packed arena's walls.
    Bryan West, USA TODAY, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of shout
Verb
  • Josh diplomatically cheers for both sides, and Michele yells at him for supporting someone who is working against her.
    Emma Sharpe, Vulture, 6 Nov. 2024
  • Earlier testimony ended with the key witness yelling at the attorney following a line of questioning about what Weber did after his shift on Feb. 13, 2017.
    Ron Wilkins, The Indianapolis Star, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of yell
Verb
  • This is a real bummer for Schmitt’s BFF, Helm, who cries even as Schmitt promises to FaceTime during their favorite trash-TV shows.
    Laura Bradley, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
  • The breakup left Marissa visibly heartbroken, as she was seen crying on the floor. Season 7 of Love Is Blind season 7 is now streaming on Netflix.
    Angel Saunders, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of cry
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  • Kia customers can also call customer care at 1-800-333-4542 or check out owners.kia.com/us/en/kia-owner-portal.html.
    Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 14 Feb. 2023
  • Anyone who would like to get connected to treatment, or knows someone who does, can call 1-800-563-4086 or visit connectgnh.org at any day or time.
    Hartford Courant, Hartford Courant, 14 Feb. 2023
Definition of call
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vociferant

vociferate

vociferated

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“Vociferate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vociferate. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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