outscream

Beat by shrieking

To outscream is to scream louder or longer than someone or something else: The crowd outscreamed the protesters.

It can describe competition for attention or dominance through sheer volume: She outscreamed her siblings to get their mother's attention.

competition

contest

Organized competitive event

  • duelPrearranged one-on-one combat
  • showdownDecisive final confrontation
  • opponentOne who contends against

rival · challenge · matchup · battle · clash · victor · defeat · triumph · overpower · outshout

volume

shriek

Shrill, piercing cry

  • yellSpeak very loudly
  • howlProlonged mournful cry
  • roarLoud, deep animal cry

bellow · screech · wail · shout · cry · decibels · loudness · deafening · earsplitting · piercing

emotion

terror

Extreme, overwhelming fear

  • panicUncontrollable sudden fear
  • fearEmotional response to threat
  • horrorExtreme fear or disgust

anguish · desperation · agony · dread · shock · hysteria · fright · distress · grief · rage

Opposites
vocal dominance

outscreamfall silent

Stop producing sound

vocal volume/intensity

outscreamwhisper

Speech without full voice

murmur · speak softly · hush · mumble · mutter

Family

outscreamed, outscreaming

Familiarity
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Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Negative · Everyday, not technical · Rated G