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To have shouted or screamed, typically to express negative emotions
“I saw our friend jump upon his chair and call out at the top of his voice, anxious for the exclusive attention of the company.”
Past tense for to say, state or exclaim something
“I was the first person in the room to call out that it was a disaster.”
Past tense for to summon or call for (the presence or appearance of) someone
“People nearby looked uncomprehending at the body for a few moments, then voices began to call out for a doctor.”
Past tense for to call attention to something
“I mentioned that I was there to call out the inconsistencies and lack of transparency the president's office demonstrated in the decision.”
Past tense for to denounce or criticize someone for a failing or wrongdoing
“Just once, he wished they'd call him out on his bad behavior and demand that he change his ways.”
Past tense for to expose or reveal someone's true (malignant) nature
“We'll call him out on his broken promises, his lies, his blatant hypocrisy.”
Past tense for to stand up to
Past tense for to declare loudly, openly or publicly
Past tense for to call upon or contact someone, such as for help or to provide them with information
Past tense for to dispute the validity of
Past tense for to blame, or find fault with, for a wrongdoing
Past tense for to defy or challenge someone or something with hostile or argumentative intent
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