English Explanatory Dictionary

shout fire in a crowded theater

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To say something which is not protected by the First Amendment's right to freedom of speech because it would incite violence, panic or lawlessness.

Pronunciation

En-us-shout fire in a crowded theater.oga

Word forms

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