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Phrasal Verbs Using 'Out' - Mistreating, Harming, or Dying

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Phrasal Verbs With 'Out'
to act out

to communicate one's emotions, often negative, by misbehaving

Ex: The child was acting out because he was feeling neglected by his parents. 
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to bawl out

to deal with something or someone in a tough manner

Ex: The chef bawled out after tasting the poorly prepared dish. 
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to burn out

to destroy completely, especially by fire

Ex: The intense heat from the explosion burned out the surrounding vegetation. 
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to catch out

to put someone in a difficult position

Ex: The coach caught the players out by changing the game strategy at the last minute. 
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to chew out

to strongly criticize someone in an angry manner

Ex: The manager chewed the employee out for missing the deadline. 
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to die out

to completely disappear or cease to exist

Ex: Some endangered species are at risk of dying out due to habitat loss. 
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to do out of

to prevent someone from having or receiving something that is rightfully theirs

Ex: The con artist managed to do several unsuspecting individuals out of their life savings through a fraudulent scheme. 
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to hit out

to physically or verbally attack someone or something forcefully

Ex: He was so angry that he hit out at the wall, leaving a dent. 
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to knock out

to make someone or something unconscious

Ex: The anesthesia will knock you out before the surgery. 
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to lash out

to express strong criticism or disapproval in a harsh and uncontrolled way

Ex: The frustrated teacher is lashing out at his students for their behavior. 
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to pass out

to lose consciousness

Ex: It was so hot in the room that she felt like she was going to pass out. 
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to sell out

to betray one's principles or values for personal gain or convenience

Ex: Some musicians resist the temptation to sell out and remain true to their music. 
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to wear out

to cause something to lose its functionality or good condition over time or through extensive use

Ex: The constant use of the computer mouse wore it out quickly. 
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to wipe out

to cause the death of a significant portion of a population

Ex: The deadly gas could wipe out entire populations if released. 
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