VOCIFERATE Synonyms: 37 Similar and Opposite Words

vociferate

verb

vō-ˈsi-fə-ˌrāt

Definition of vociferate

as in to shout

to speak so as to be heard at a distance he can never seem to voice his opinions at a decent decibel level; he has to vociferate

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Opposition lawmakers held placards and shouted slogans seeking Pradhan’s resignation outside the Parliament building and then disrupted proceedings inside, forcing the chambers to be repeatedly suspended.

— Reuters, NBC news, 23 July 2026
There are definitely some new risks and threat vectors—there’s no shortage of people shouting about them from the rooftops.

— RJ Friedman, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

Definition of shout

Verb

Grant, who is Black and deeply involved in historically Black organizing circles in Kansas City, was moderating the panel when Osborne allegedly began yelling at her.

— Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 25 July 2026
After letting go of the minor, Schmidt yelled at both his parents and Pambianchi for the remainder of the evening, aggressively getting into Pambianchi's face multiple times.

— Gabe White, Arkansas Online, 21 July 2026

Definition of yell

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Argentina’s on to the final against Spain, the English are crying into a big ol’ bowl of mashed peas, and our big shiny stadium can once again promote a luxury German automaker.

— Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 18 July 2026
The environment of a busy pool may trigger sensory overload and distress, causing children to cry or want to leave.

— Tana Carson, The Conversation, 17 July 2026

Definition of cry

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Most famously, in 1966 the trophy was found underneath a hedge by a dog called Pickles a week after thieves had taken it from Westminster Central Hall, London, following England’s victory.

— Eduardo Tansley, New York Times, 19 July 2026
Also, this year all three nights will just be called the Emmys.

— Bethy Squires, Vulture, 18 July 2026

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