cry out
phrasal verb·1 sense·particle out
Meanings
Make a loud sudden sound, often in pain or surprise
Why “out”? A strong reaction appears suddenly in words, sound, action, or behaviour.
“She cried out in pain.”
“The child cried out in surprise.”
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act out
Same out pattern: outburst
Perform a scene, story, or plan with actions; Express feelings through aggressive or attention-seeking behaviour
burst out
Same out pattern: outburst
Suddenly start laughing, crying, or making another strong sound; Say something suddenly and forcefully; Leave a place suddenly and forcefully; (of a sound or song) Suddenly begin loudly
freak out
Same out pattern: outburst
Suddenly become very anxious or upset
lash out
Same out pattern: outburst
Suddenly attack someone with words or violence
shout out
Same out pattern: outburst
Say something loudly and suddenly
stress out
Same out pattern: outburst
Make someone very anxious
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