Mistreating, Harming, or Dying

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Phrasal Verbs Using 'Out'
to act out
to act out [verb]

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

Ex: Some individuals act out as a way of seeking attention or expressing frustration .
to bawl out
to bawl out [verb]

to deal with something or someone in a tough manner

Ex: The principal bawled out about the vandalism in the school .
to burn out
to burn out [verb]

to destroy completely, especially by fire

Ex: The forest fire burned the dry grass out.
to catch out
to catch out [verb]

to put someone in a difficult position

Ex: Trying to hide the mistake didn't work; the auditor's scrutiny caught the error out.
to chew out
to chew out [verb]

to strongly criticize someone in an angry manner

Ex: The teacher chewed out the entire class for the disruptive behavior .
to die out
to die out [verb]

to completely disappear or cease to exist

Ex: The ancient language has sadly died out over the centuries .
to do out of
to do out of [verb]

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

Ex: The manipulative manager tried to do the employee out of the recognition they deserved for their hard work.
to hit out
to hit out [verb]

to physically or verbally attack someone or something forcefully

Ex: The boxer hit out with a powerful punch , knocking his opponent down .
to knock out
to knock out [verb]

to make someone or something unconscious

Ex: The tranquilizer dart, expertly aimed, successfully knocked out the agitated elephant for a safe veterinary examination.
to lash out
to lash out [verb]

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

Ex: The disappointed parent has lashed out at their child for making a poor decision .
to pass out
to pass out [verb]

to lose consciousness

Ex: After standing for hours in the sun , he passed out from dehydration .
to sell out
to sell out [verb]

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

Ex: It 's disappointing to see people sell out in pursuit of fame and fortune .
to wear out
to wear out [verb]

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

Ex: Excessive heat can wear out electronic devices , so keep them well-ventilated .
to wipe out
to wipe out [verb]

to cause the death of a significant portion of a population

Ex: The war has sadly wiped out families , leaving behind a trail of devastation .
Phrasal Verbs Using 'Out'
Removing or Separating Moving, Leaving, or Escaping Mistreating, Harming, or Dying Expanding, Spreading, or Reducing
Confirming, Understanding, or Revealing Stopping or Starting Creating, Producing, or Completing Trying, Succeeding, or Failing
Developing, Distinguishing, or Drawing Attention Giving or Providing Causing or Expressing a Feeling Communicating or Discussing
Checking, Paying Attention, or Needing Avoiding or Excluding Others