Shout down Meaning in English
expression
ˈʃaʊt/ /ˈdaʊn
SHOWT-DOWN
ʃˈaʊt/ /dˈaʊn
showt-DOWN
Definition
To prevent someone from being heard by making a lot of noise, especially by yelling loudly over them.
Usage & Nuances
Used in protests, debates, or meetings when a group prevents a speaker from being heard. Usually disapproving. Can be literal or figurative. Common collocation: 'be shouted down' (passive).
Spanish: acallar a gritosPortuguese (BR): calar (alguém) aos gritos - abafar (alguém) aos gritosPortuguese (PT): calar (alguém) aos gritos - abafar (alguém) aos gritosChinese (Simplified): 用喊声压制Chinese (Traditional): 用喊聲壓制Hindi: चिल्लाकर चुप करानाArabic: إسكات بالصياحBengali: চিৎকার করে চুপ করিয়ে দেওয়া - গলা চেপে দেওয়াRussian: заглушить криками - перекричатьJapanese: 大声でかき消す - 大声で遮るVietnamese: la hét át đi - la ó át tiếngKorean: 고함으로 못 듣게 하다 - 소리 지르며 제압하다Turkish: bağırarak susturmak - sesini bastırmakUrdu: (آواز یا شور سے) چپ کرا دیناIndonesian: mengalahkan dengan teriakan - menenggelamkan suara dengan berteriak
Example Sentences
The speaker was shouted down by the angry crowd.
basic
Please don't try to shout down others during the meeting.
basic
They tried to shout down the protesters so no one could hear them.
basic
He made a good point, but was quickly shouted down by the opposition.
natural
No matter what she said, people just tried to shout her down.
natural
It's hard to have a real discussion when someone tries to shout down anyone who disagrees.
natural