outcry

noun

out·​cry ˈau̇t-ˌkrī How to pronounce outcry (audio)
Synonyms of outcrynext
1
a
: a loud cry : clamor
b
: a vehement protest
There was a public outcry over his comments.
2
: auction

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They were surprised by the outcry against the casino proposal. There was a lot of public outcry over his racial comments.
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Shortly thereafter, Callaway Golf Company, a leading American sports equipment manufacturer based in Carlsbad, CA, cut ties with Good Good amidst the outcry over the ad. — Denise Petski, Deadline, 28 Aug. 2026 The start of the school year is moved up despite parental outcry. — Jennifer Bruzan Taylor, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026 Notable The ongoing public outcry over pro athletes attempting to come back to college sports may lend a boost to the bill, Semafor reported. — Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 27 Aug. 2026 One of China’s biggest restaurant chains has promised to refund thousands of customers after footage of a patron urinating into a simmering hotpot went viral online, triggering a public outcry. — Jenny Lee, CNBC, 26 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for outcry

Word History

First Known Use

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

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The first known use of outcry was in the 14th century

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outcry

noun
out·​cry ˈau̇t-ˌkrī How to pronounce outcry (audio)
1
: a loud cry : clamor
2
: a strong protest
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