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outcry
noun
- a widespread or vehement protest
- clamour; uproar
- commerce a method of trading in which dealers shout out bids and offers at a prearranged meeting
sale by open outcry
verb
- tr to cry louder or make more noise than (someone or something)
Word History and Origins
Example Sentences
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".
The East African nation's constitution guarantees the right to peaceful protest, and the deaths caused a public outcry.
For once, it wasn't a Trump social media post that sparked an outcry.
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.
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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