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outcry

[ noun out-krahy; verb out-krahy ]

noun

plural outcries.
  1. a strong and usually public expression of protest, indignation, or the like.
  2. a crying out.
  3. loud clamor.

    Synonyms: ,

  4. an auction.


verb (used with object)

outcried, outcrying.
  1. to outdo in crying; cry louder than.

outcry

noun

  1. a widespread or vehement protest
  2. clamour; uproar
  3. commerce a method of trading in which dealers shout out bids and offers at a prearranged meeting

    sale by open outcry

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

verb

  1. tr to cry louder or make more noise than (someone or something)
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of outcry1

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; out-, cry
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Example Sentences

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The incident sparked a public outcry and was condemned by the country's leaders, though Dutton added that he thinks the tradition should be "reserved for significant events".

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The East African nation's constitution guarantees the right to peaceful protest, and the deaths caused a public outcry.

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For once, it wasn't a Trump social media post that sparked an outcry.

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The recent dip in the company's fortunes comes amid outcry over Musk's role in President Donald Trump's new administration, which Musk acknowledged has taken his focus off the company.

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They claimed later that it was a mistake and restored the Jackie Robinson article, but their only “mistake” was not realizing it would create an outcry.

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