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   outcry

   /ˈaʊtkrʌɪ/

   noun

   • 1. an exclamation or shout: "an outcry of spontaneous passion" Similar shoutexclamationcryyellhowlwhooproarscreamshriekscreechinformal:holler
   • ▪ a strong expression of public disapproval or anger: "the public outcry over the bombing" Similar protest(s)protestation(s)complaintshowls of protestobjectionsindignationfuroreclamourclamouringfusscommotionuproarhue and cryrowoutburststumultoppositiondissentvociferationinformal:hullabalooballyhooructionsstinkOpposite indifference

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   OUTCRY definition: 1. a strong expression of anger and disapproval about something, made by a group of people or by…. Learn more.

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   1. a. : a loud cry : clamor. b. : a vehement protest. 2. : auction. Synonyms. clamor. howl. hubbub. hue and cry. hullabaloo. noise. roar. tumult. uproar. vociferation. See all Synonyms & Antonyms in Thesaurus. Examples of outcry in a Sentence. They were surprised by the outcry against the casino proposal.

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   An outcry is an outburst or shout — either by one person, or by a group of people. Faced with the outcry of three kids under the age of ten, a frustrated babysitter may give in, letting them stay up past bedtime.

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   An outcry is a reaction of strong disapproval and anger shown by the public or media about a recent event. The killing caused an international outcry. There was public outcry from those opposed to abortion.

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   a strong expression of anger and disapproval about something, made by a group of people or by the public: The release from prison of two of the terrorists has provoked a public outcry. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Opposing & against. active resistance.

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   Outcry definition: a strong and usually public expression of protest, indignation, or the like.. See examples of OUTCRY used in a sentence.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definitionoutcry noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage ...

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   noun. /ˈaʊtkraɪ/ [countable, uncountable] (plural outcries) outcry (at/over/against something) a reaction of anger or strong protest shown by people in public. an outcry over the proposed change. The new tax provoked a public outcry. There was outcry at the judge's statement. Extra Examples. Topics Social issues c2. Oxford Collocations Dictionary.