English dictionary, thesaurus, translations & etymology
FreeDict.com

Aufschrei — meaning in English

German → English · translate English → German instead

English meaning

  • backlash noun A strong, usually negative, public reaction against a decision, action, or trend.
  • clamor noun A loud outcry or noisy demand, often from a crowd.
  • outcry noun A strong, public expression of protest or anger.

Senses

Aufschrei is used for these senses in English:

  • backlash (figurative) A negative reaction, objection or outcry, especially of a violent or abrupt nature.
  • clamor A continued public expression, often of dissatisfaction or discontent; a popular outcry.
  • outcry (figuratively) A strong protest.

backlash — full definition

  1. noun A strong, usually negative, public reaction against a decision, action, or trend.
  2. noun A sudden reverse or recoil movement, such as slack snapping back in a rope or gear.
  3. verb To react strongly and negatively against something.

clamor — full definition

  1. noun A loud outcry or noisy demand, often from a crowd.
  2. verb To demand something loudly and persistently.

Related German words