outcry

Noun · Verb
US[out-krahy]/ˈaʊtˌkraɪ/2 syllables
Synonyms: crycallyellshoutvociferationoutshoutexclaimcry outcall out

Open English WordNet

Noun (1)

  1. a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition“the speaker was interrupted by loud cries from the rear of the audience”Synonyms: crycallyellshoutvociferationType of utterance, vocalizationKinds scream, bellow, war cry, yelling, clamor, catcall, hoot, whoop, noise, halloo +4 more

Verb (2)outcried

  1. shout louder thanSynonyms: outshoutMore general surpass, outstrip
  2. utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy“‘I won!’ he exclaimed”“‘Help!’ she cried”“‘I'm here,’ the mother shouted when she saw her child looking lost”Synonyms: exclaimcrycry outcall outshoutMore general express, verbalizeMore specific gee, oohSimilar shout, call out

Related words shout out verb, exclamatory adjective, exclaiming noun, exclamation noun

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Webster's Dictionary (1913)

Out′cry′ noun

1. A vehement or loud cry; a cry of distress, alarm, opposition, or detestation; clamor.

2. Sale at public auction. Philip Massinger William M. Thackeray

Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913), from GCIDE 0.54

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