outcry

[out-krahy, 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: commotion, uproar

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

verb

1. (tr) to cry louder or make more noise than (someone or something)

Word History and Origins

Origin of outcry¹

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

Example Sentences

The slaying, captured on video, provoked outcry throughout Mexico and in Washington.

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Reports of mass atrocities have sparked international outcry.

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Thursday's vote has prompted an outcry both within Latvia and beyond.

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Both deny wrongdoing - but when charges were dropped last month, it sparked political outcry.

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The strikes have provoked outcry throughout Latin America.

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Related Words

• clamor 
• commotion 
• complaint 
• cry 
• howl 
• noise 
• objection 
• outburst 
• protest 
• uproar