noun
outcry
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noun
1
A strong, public expression of protest or anger.
"The proposed cuts sparked a public outcry."
"There was an outcry when the historic building was demolished."
How to Use Outcry
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA loud, public burst of protest or complaint.
Common pairings
public outcry
spark an outcry
widespread outcry
Word Forms
outcried past tense, outcries plural, outcries singular
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Etymology
From Middle English outcry, built from "out-" and "cry."