shouting fire in a crowded theater

noun

The action of shouting "fire" in a crowded theater, literally or figuratively.

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Meanings

nounshouting fire in a crowded theater (uncountable)
  1. uncountableThe action of shouting "fire" in a crowded theater, literally or figuratively.
verb
  1. participlepresentpresent participle of shout fire in a crowded theater
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APA

shouting fire in a crowded theater. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/shouting%20fire%20in%20a%20crowded%20theater

MLA

“shouting fire in a crowded theater.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/shouting%20fire%20in%20a%20crowded%20theater. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “shouting fire in a crowded theater,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/shouting%20fire%20in%20a%20crowded%20theater.

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