Definition

To shout or scream louder than someone else.

Example

During the argument, she tried to outyell her opponent to make her point heard.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you hear them at the concert last night?

Yeah, they really tried to outyell the crowd!

I couldn't believe how loud they were!

Right? It was like a competition to see who could yell the loudest.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Outyell → It is formed from "out-" (meaning beyond or external) and "yell" (meaning to shout loudly). The word "outyell" means to shout louder than someone else or to surpass in volume when yelling.

Memory Tip

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

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