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 outcry over employees’ comments on Kirk, though, has posed a new challenge for employers, executives say.

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Robinhood and Kalshi’s push into sports has prompted an outcry from the gambling industry and state gaming regulators, who argue that prediction markets shouldn’t be offering sports bets, a business traditionally regulated by the states.

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Kimmel was briefly taken off the airwaves last month over remarks the host made in the wake of the murder of right-wing activist Charlie Kirk, prompting a public outcry.

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"Unfortunately, apart from some momentary outcry, similar events are becoming increasingly irrelevant and seen as marginal news items," he wrote.

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Two weeks ago, her justice department indicted former FBI Director James Comey, triggering an outcry from Democratic politicians.

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Related Words

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