Phrasal Verb - shouting down

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Definition

A phrasal verb meaning to loudly and forcefully interrupt or silence someone, often through verbal protest or demonstration. This can be done to express disagreement, to prevent someone from speaking, or to draw attention to a cause.

Examples

No.	Example
1	Protesters shouted down the speaker during her lecture.
2	The students shouted down their classmate for making a racist remark.
3	The audience shouted down the performer when he made an offensive joke.
4	During the debate, one candidate was repeatedly shouted down by her opponents.
5	The president was shouted down by the crowd as he tried to deliver his speech.
6	The activists shouted down the radio host during his controversial interview.
7	The protesters shouted down the mayor during the city council meeting.
8	The crowd shouted down the performer, demanding that he leave the stage.
9	The students shouted down their teacher for using an insensitive term in class.
10	The demonstrators shouted down the politician, refusing to let him speak.