vociférer
verb
Senses
- 1.
to vociferate; to shout loudly
to utter loud, vehement cries or exclamations
- 2.
to clamor; to protest noisily
to express strong objections or complaints in a loud, forceful manner
Examples
"Les manifestants vociféraient contre la décision du gouvernement."
The demonstrators were vociferating against the government's decision.
"Elle vociféra son indignation face à cette injustice."
She vociferated her indignation at this injustice.
"Le politicien vociférait des accusations sans fondement."
The politician was loudly shouting unfounded accusations.
Usage
Formal or literary register. Often conveys a sense of uncontrolled anger or passion. Commonly used with adverbs like "contre" (against) or "d'indignation" (indignantly). The noun "vocifération" exists but is rare in everyday speech.
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