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to vociferate

to vociferate

1 9.9
Shout loudly with strong feeling, often to protest
  • verb
  • /voʊˈsɪfərɪt/
  • Formal
translation icon : vociferar
  • As the thunderstorm approached, she couldn't help but vociferate her fears to her friends.

Examples

  • Fanatics, indeed delighting in unbridled license, insist and vociferate.

    Academic text (1999)

  • The team of architects that designed her must have vociferated wildly over the drawing boards, exclaiming at the archaeological treasures that Nuzhat had to offer to the city she became.

    Academic text (1992)

  • The crowd began to vociferate their demands for justice during the protest.

  • During the heated debate, he would vociferate his opinions loudly to make sure everyone heard him.

Synonyms

to yell
vsto vociferate
∞ 1.0

To shout loudly because you feel strong pain, anger or excitement

is centered on loud vocal protest or strong emotional shouting
to shout
vsto vociferate
644 1.0

To speak very loudly to get attention or show strong feeling

is aimed more at loud protest or strong objection rather than general loud speech
to voice
vsto vociferate
152 3.2

To say something aloud, especially an opinion or feeling

is about loud vocal protest or forceful complaint rather than neutral public stating
to exclaim
vsto vociferate
81 3.4

Say something suddenly and loudly because you feel surprised or excited

is focused on loud protest or complaint rather than sudden surprised speech
to rant
vsto vociferate
  • Informal
70 4.8

To speak loudly and angrily for a long time

is focused more on loud protest than on long angry speaking
to bellow
vsto vociferate
39 4.7

Shout loudly in a deep voice because you are angry or hurt

is more about loud protest or strong spoken complaint rather than deep roaring
to roar
vsto vociferate
31 2.7

To say something in a very loud strong voice

is used more for loud protest or complaint rather than mere forceful noise
to shout out
vsto vociferate
13 4.2

Say something loudly to show strong feeling or get attention

is more about sustained loud protest or objection than sudden calls
to cry
vsto vociferate
  • Archaic
11 8.2

To call out loud in public to tell news or sell things

is used more for loud emotional protest or angry complaint rather than public calling
to scream bloody murder
vsto vociferate
  • NSFW
9 8.2

Shout very loudly to show pain, anger or strong protest

is the broader term for loud protest or strong emotional shouting
to sound off
vsto vociferate
  • Informal
9 7.0

To say your opinion or complain loudly and openly

is broader, naming loud expression beyond just opinions or complaints
to raise one's voice
vsto vociferate
5 3.4

Speak more loudly, often because you are angry or want to be heard

is mainly used for loud protest or strong emotional outcry rather than brief louder speech
to vent frustration
vsto vociferate
4 4.6

Show strong anger or upset feelings by talking loudly

is more about vocal protest or loud utterance rather than emotional release
to ventilate
vsto vociferate
  • Formal
4 5.3

Express strong feelings or complaints openly

is usually spoken loudly and used for protest or strong emotional outcry
to yell the hell out of
vsto vociferate
  • Informal
8.9

Shout very loudly and with strong feeling, for example in excitement or anger

is the general word for loud expression often used for protest
to speak volcanically
vsto vociferate
  • Literature
8.6

To talk with strong, sudden feeling, often loudly or angrily

is specifically loud and often used for open protest rather than just passion

How Loud

to bellow
39 4.7
to vociferate
  • Formal
1 9.9
to shout
644 1.0
to call out
152 3.5
to speak
∞ 1.0
to murmur
11 4.2
to whisper
586 1.0

Surface Forms

vociferate infinitive
vociferated past
vociferated past participle
vociferating present participle
vociferates third person singular

Morphology

vociferate = vociferous (opaque) = vocifer + ate

The verb is formed with the learned suffix '-ate' on a Latin combining form 'vocifer-' that is not a standalone English base, so the relation is not clear to an average B1 learner.

Etymology

Vociferate comes from the Latin root voc- meaning 'voice' plus a part meaning 'to carry', so a helpful image is 'to bring the voice out'. Think of familiar words like voice and vocal — vociferate means to shout or speak very loudly, often with strong feeling.