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To dispute the validity of
To yell or shout
“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.”
To say, state or exclaim something
“I was the first person in the room to call out that it was a disaster.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
To expose or reveal someone's true (malignant) nature
“We'll call him out on his broken promises, his lies, his blatant hypocrisy.”
To yell or cry out
To make a low, mournful sound, typically conveying pain or grief
To declare loudly, openly or publicly
To blame, or find fault with, for a wrongdoing
To defy or challenge someone or something with hostile or argumentative intent
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