outshout

[ out-shout ]

/ ˌaʊtˈʃaʊt /

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verb (used with object)

to surpass (someone) in shouting; shout louder than.

to outdo in advocacy, as of one's position or point of view: He outshouted all critics of his scheme.

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Origin of outshout

First recorded in 1655–65; out- + shout

At public hearings, the critics of the project typically outshout the fans.
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The babble of voices, each one trying to outshout the other, made Daoud's head ache.
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A babel of voices discussed the match of the afternoon, each trying to outshout the other.
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