outcry

American  

[out-krahy, out-krahy] / ˈaʊtˌkraɪ, ˌaʊtˈkraɪ /

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.

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verb (used with object)

outcried, outcrying

1. to outdo in crying; cry louder than.

outcry British  

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

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verb

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

Etymology

Origin of outcry

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

Example Sentences

Video of the incident quickly circulated, sparking an outcry on social-media and calls from local residents and politicians for Target to protect employees and customers from immigration agents patrolling its store lots.

From The Wall Street Journal

Faced with the public outcry, officials imposed fines against Pustilnikov and ordered facility staff to remove the patients.

From Los Angeles Times

This triggered an immediate outcry in the Texas territory, which was largely populated by slave-owning immigrants from the U.S.

From Los Angeles Times

"It is strange that there is no outcry about our cities, like there was against corruption a few years ago," said Mr Chatterjee.

From BBC

At one point, she called for the removal of traffic checkpoints around Pacific Palisades, only to reverse course after an outcry over public safety.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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