noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
argue down; rebuke forcefully; shout down
Used for forcefully arguing against someone, often in a loud or scolding manner, to make them concede or be silenced. Carries a strong, confrontational tone.
彼は相手の反論を喝破した。
He argued down his opponent's counterargument.
上司は部下
The boss loudly rebuked his subordinate's excuse.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
proclaim the truth; expound decisively
Used for declaring or expounding a truth or principle in a decisive, authoritative manner, often to enlighten or correct others. Less confrontational than sense 1, but still forceful.
彼は会議で真実を喝破した。
He proclaimed the truth at the meeting.
その哲学者は人間の本質を喝破した。
The philosopher expounded the essence of humanity.