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verbDefinition of OUT
transitive verb
2
: to identify publicly as being such secretly <wanted to out pot smokers>; especially : to identify as being a closet homosexual
intransitive verb
: to become publicly known <the truth will out>
Examples of OUT
- a gay actor who was outed in a magazine article
- He is threatening to out other players who have used steroids.
First Known Use of OUT
before 12th century
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