English / phrasal verb
call out
C1MEANING IN ENGLISH
to criticize someone publicly for doing something wrong; To shout aloud to attract attention; to openly challenge or point out someone's behavior.
In context
01
The activist did not hesitate to call out corporate corruption.
02
As soon as I stepped inside the restaurant, Tanvir called out my nickname across the room.
Synonyms
criticize,expose,challenge
Antonyms
whisper,stay quiet,ignore
Collocations
call out someone's name,call out loudly,call out bad habits