Phrase guide

shout down

verb · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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verb

Meaning 1

To shout louder than (someone) in order to force through one's argument or point of view.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: transitive

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: talk over

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verb

Meaning 2

silence or overwhelm by shouting

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: hush, quieten, silence, still, shut up, hush up

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

6 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: huutaa kovempaa kuin — to shout louder than someone in order to force through one's argument
  • German: niederbrüllen — to shout louder than someone in order to force through one's argument
  • Polish: zakrzykiwać — to shout louder than someone in order to force through one's argument
  • Polish: zakrzyczeć — to shout louder than someone in order to force through one's argument
  • Portuguese: falar por cima de alguém — to shout louder than someone in order to force through one's argument
  • Spanish: abuchear a alguien — to shout louder than someone in order to force through one's argument