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outcry vs give tongue to

give tongue to vs outcry

outcry is a noun but give tongue to is not a noun.

outcry and give tongue to both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
outcry Yes No Yes No
give tongue to No No Yes No
As verbs, give tongue to is a hypernym of outcry; that is, give tongue to is a word with a broader meaning than outcry:
  • outcry: utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
  • give tongue to: articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise
Other hypernyms of outcry include express, utter, verbalise, verbalize.
outcry (noun) give tongue to (noun)
a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
outcry (verb) give tongue to (verb)
utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise
shout louder than
Difference between outcry and give tongue to

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