shout down
Third Person
shouts down
Present Participle
shouting down
Past Tense
shouted down
Past Participle
shouted down
1
to silence someone or not allow their speech or opinion to be heard by making loud noises or shouting
- The protesters tried to shout the speaker down during the controversial speech.
- The audience attempted to shout down the opposing viewpoint during the debate
- The activists successfully shouted down the proposal during the public hearing.
- The passionate supporters shouted down any criticism during the rally.
- The group collectively shouted down the unpopular decision at the town hall.