Definition

To shout louder than someone else, often to get more attention or to be heard over them.

Example

During the argument, she tried to outshout her opponent to make her point clear.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you hear how he tried to outshout everyone at the concert last night?

Yeah, it was hilarious! He thought he could win the crowd over.

I know, right? But I think the band definitely outshout him in the end.

Absolutely! Their energy was just on another level.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Outshout → It is formed from "out-" (meaning beyond or more than) and "shout" (from Old English "scēotan", meaning to cry out or call). The word "outshout" means to shout louder or more than someone else.

Memory Tip

Think of shouting 'beyond' ('out-') someone else's voice — that's why outshout means to shout louder than them.

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