French word

vociférer

Pronunciation

IPA/vosifeʁe/

Meaning

  • verbshout

Example

Elle vocifère contre le patron.

She is yelling at the boss.

Illustration for vociférer (shout)

More examples

La foule a vociféré des slogans pendant la manifestation.

The crowd shouted slogans during the demonstration.

Core concept

Someone pouring out angry complaints in a piercing, hostile shout.

Similar words

crier: To shout loudly.
hurler: To yell in an extremely loud voice.
insulter: To direct insulting or abusive words at someone.
protester: To voice dissatisfaction or opposition aloud.

Definition in French

Exprimer sa colère en criant très fort, parfois en proférant des injures.

Word origin

Latin vociferari is the source of vociférer; its parts are vox for 'voice' and ferre for 'carry'.

Usage tips

  • Unlike the English word vociferate, vociférer commonly suggests anger or verbal aggression rather than loud speech alone.

Other meanings

  • rantverb

Opposites

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