outcry

noun

out·​cry ˈau̇t-ˌkrī 

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

Examples of outcry in a Sentence

They were surprised by the outcry against the casino proposal.

There was a lot of public outcry over his racial comments.

Recent Examples on the Web

At the heart of the outcry was Income Insurance’s role in Singaporean society and its roots as a cooperative. —Lionel Lim, Fortune Asia, 17 Dec. 2024

The fascinating element amongst the public outcry to the TikTok ban news is that although individuals are coming at it from different angles, there is a factor uniting them all: cognitive dissonance between the US constitution and online freedom. —Callum Booth, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024

Amid an outcry over the dismal conditions, the government converted a nearby empty warehouse into a new holding facility. —Simmone Shah, TIME, 11 Dec. 2024

But after community outcry about the decision, the company has reversed course. —Noah Goldberg, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Kids Definition

outcry

noun

out·​cry ˈau̇t-ˌkrī 

1

: a loud cry : clamor

2

: a strong protest