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 case has sparked public outcry in South Korea, with labour unions comparing the worker to Jean Valjean, the protagonist of French classic novel "Les Miserables" jailed for stealing bread to feed his siblings.

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That led to an outcry among customers, including those who felt they were playing within bounds.

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In other words, bringing in East Coast modernists like Kelly and Johnson risked a public outcry.

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There was his new superyacht, which drew public outcry in the Netherlands in the midst of concern a historic bridge was going to have to be dismantled to allow it to pass through.

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By the time details of parties and social events in Downing Street emerged in November 2021, there was a "public outcry", the report says.

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Related Words

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