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Meaning of the word "shout down" in English

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shout down

US /ʃaʊt daʊn/

UK /ʃaʊt daʊn/

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Phrasal Verb

to prevent someone from being heard by shouting loudly

Example:

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The protesters tried to shout down the speaker.

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It's hard to have a discussion when people just want to shout down each other.

Synonym:

drown out silence heckle boo jeer

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