Vociferated: meaning, definitions and examples
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vociferated
[ vəʊˈsɪfəreɪtɪd ]
express loudly
Vociferated means to speak or shout loudly and vehemently. It often implies a strong emotional expression, such as anger or protest. This verb is commonly used in contexts where someone is voicing their opinion or feelings forcefully. The term has a dramatic flair, suggesting an intensity in the manner of speaking that captures attention.
Synonyms
clamored, hollered, protested, shouted.
Examples of usage
- He vociferated his complaints during the meeting.
- The crowd vociferated their support for the candidate.
- She vociferated for justice at the rally.
Translations
Translations of the word "vociferated" in other languages:
🇵🇹 vociferou
🇮🇳 चिल्लाना
🇩🇪 laut rufen
🇮🇩 berteriak
🇺🇦 гучно промовляти
🇵🇱 krzyczeć
🇯🇵 大声で叫ぶ
🇫🇷 crier
🇪🇸 gritar
🇹🇷 bağırmak
🇰🇷 소리치다
🇸🇦 يصرخ
🇨🇿 křičet
🇸🇰 kričať
🇨🇳 大声喊叫
🇸🇮 kričati
🇮🇸 öskra
🇰🇿 дауыс көтеру
🇬🇪 ყვირილი
🇦🇿 hayqırmaq
🇲🇽 gritar
Etymology
The word 'vociferated' originates from the Latin verb 'vociferari', which is composed of 'vox' meaning 'voice' and 'ferre' meaning 'to bear' or 'to carry'. Thus, it translates roughly to 'to carry a voice' or 'to shout'. The term began to be used in English literature around the late 19th century, referring to the act of vocally expressing something in a loud or intrusive manner. Over the years, it has maintained its meaning but has also taken on connotations of strong feeling and passionate expression, often associated with protests or fervent declarations.