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outcry

[ noun out-krahy; verb out-krahy ]

noun

plural outcries.
  1. a strong and usually public expression of protest, indignation, or the like.
  2. a crying out.
  3. loud clamor.

    Synonyms: ,

  4. an auction.


verb (used with object)

outcried, outcrying.
  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

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

verb

  1. tr to cry louder or make more noise than (someone or something)
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of outcry1

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; out-, cry
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There was an outcry of grief along with calls for accountability.

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In the short term we can expect an outcry, and a boost to the party's support.

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The Trump administration's executive orders have inflamed the barrage of anti-trans legislation and opinions targeting the trans community, which have sparked "necessary" outcry, marches and protests.

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There were confrontations between members of the public and protestors and an outcry from politicians across all the main political parties.

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The case sparked public outcry, with the judge at one point saying it was "unlike any other that I have had to confront" over nearly two decades on the bench.

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