Vociferating: meaning, definitions and examples

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vociferating

 

[ vəʊˈsɪfəreɪtɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

loudly expressing

Vociferating refers to the act of shouting or making a loud noise, often in a passionate or energetic way. It typically conveys strong feelings or opinions and is often used in situations where someone is trying to be heard over others or to express their emotions fervently.

Synonyms

clamoring, hollering, shouting, vociferous.

Examples of usage

  • He was vociferating his dissatisfaction during the meeting.
  • The crowd began vociferating in support of the speaker.
  • They were vociferating their demands for change in the streets.

Translations

Translations of the word "vociferating" in other languages:

🇵🇹 vociferando

🇮🇳 गुहार लगाना

🇩🇪 lauthals rufen

🇮🇩 berteriak

🇺🇦 громити

🇵🇱 wrzeszczeć

🇯🇵 叫ぶ

🇫🇷 vociférer

🇪🇸 vociferar

🇹🇷 haykırmak

🇰🇷 고함치다

🇸🇦 يصرخ

🇨🇿 křičet

🇸🇰 kričať

🇨🇳 大声喊叫

🇸🇮 kričati

🇮🇸 hrópa

🇰🇿 айғайлау

🇬🇪 კივილი

🇦🇿 hayqırmaq

🇲🇽 vociferar

Etymology

The word 'vociferating' originates from the Latin word 'vociferari', which combines 'vox' meaning 'voice' and 'ferre' meaning 'to carry.' Thus, creatively, it means 'to carry the voice' or to express oneself vocally. Starting in the early 16th century, it became more common in the English language, especially in literary contexts, to describe someone who is speaking in an impassioned or loud manner. Its usage has remained in various literary and rhetorical discussions to represent not just shouting but also the act of persistently advocating for a viewpoint. Over the centuries, 'vociferating' has been associated with protests, public speaking, and debates, where clear and loud communication is essential.