outcry

[ noun out-krahy; verb out-krahy ]

noun

, plural out·cries.

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)

, out·cried, out·cry·ing.

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

Payne’s collaborator, music producer Sam Pounds, also walked back the release of the singer’s posthumous single “Do No Wrong” amid fan outcry.

From Los Angeles Times

The haka in Parliament is one part of a wider outcry against the likely doomed bill.

From Salon

Lineker was briefly suspended by bosses last year after an outcry over his social media post about the UK's asylum policy.

From BBC

In response, the government issued a social media ban until after the election, although this led to an outcry and the decision was reversed within 24 hours.

From BBC

The outcry was exacerbated by the attacks occurring on the eve of the anniversary of Kristallnacht - Nazi pogroms against German Jews that took place in 1938.

From BBC

Related Words

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