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(aʊtkraɪ)
Word forms: plural outcries
variable noun
An outcry is a reaction of strong disapproval and anger shown by the public or media about a recent event.
The killing caused an international outcry.
There was public outcry from those opposed to abortion.
Synonyms: protest, complaint, objection, cry More Synonyms of outcry

outcry in British English

noun (ˈaʊtˌkraɪ)Word forms: plural -cries
1. 
a widespread or vehement protest
2. 
clamour; uproar
3.  business
a method of trading in which dealers shout out bids and offers at a prearranged meeting
sale by open outcry
verb (ˌaʊtˈkraɪ)Word forms: -cries, -crying or -cried
4. (transitive)
to cry louder or make more noise than (someone or something)

outcry in American English

(ˈaʊtˌkraɪ)
nounWord forms: plural ˈoutˌcries
1. 
a crying out
2. 
a strong objection

COBUILD Collocations
outcry

public outcry

Examples of 'outcry' in a sentence
outcry

There was a huge outcry against the advance of ribbon roads when the motor car arrived.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
The money was handed back after a national outcry.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
If this matter is taken further there should be a national outcry.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Ministers vowed to end the practice in 2010 following widespread public outcry.
The Sun (2017)
But the film would have portrayed her as a thief and there was a public outcry in Monaco.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
There was a national outcry.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
In 2013 a 4million aid payout to the same group provoked an outcry.
The Sun (2016)
The government approved the proposal, with some scientific backing, but environmental groups led an international outcry.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
There was a huge outcry at the time.
The Sun (2015)
Why did it take a national outcry before anyone saw sense?
The Sun (2014)
The award was shelved after an international outcry.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
But it could spark a fresh outcry over our energy policy.
The Sun (2010)
These offences provoked an outcry when the nation was honouring those who have died in service.
The Sun (2011)
It was industrialization which caused that outcry.
Roper, Jon Democracy and its Critics - Anglo-American democratic thought in the nineteenth century (1989)
The agreement was cancelled after a public outcry.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
The huge outcry about a little government scheme to recruit new teachers sounds the same.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
The news that he had been released provoked a national outcry about lenient sentencing.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
His jailing provoked an outcry and he was released after three years.
The Sun (2013)
Ministers are bracing themselves for a public outcry.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
If this happened elsewhere there would be a national outcry.
The Sun (2008)
Patients kept in such conditions in the health service would be the cause of public outcry and an enquiry.
Coyle, Andrew & Stern, Vivien The Prisons We Deserve (1994)
Major protests occurred this year, causing an international outcry.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
The proposal will provoke an outcry in the Commons.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
The most recent outcry has been over the misuse of Florence's public fountains.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
The bombshell sparked an outcry from her fellow coaches who reckon she is spoiling a winning TV formula by heading for the exit.
The Sun (2014)

In other languages
outcry

British English: outcry NOUN
An outcry is a reaction of strong disapproval and anger shown by the public or media about a recent event.
The disaster caused an international outcry.
  • American English: outcry
  • Brazilian Portuguese: protesto
  • Chinese: 强烈的抗议
  • European Spanish: protesta
  • French: tollé
  • German: Aufschrei
  • Italian: protesta
  • Japanese: 激しい抗議
  • Korean: 격렬한 항의
  • European Portuguese: protesto
  • Latin American Spanish: protesta

Chinese translation of 'outcry'

outcry

(ˈautkraɪ)

n (c)

  1. 强(強)烈抗议(議) (qiángliè kàngyì)
(noun) 
Definition
a widespread or vehement protest
She was later reinstated in her job after a public outcry.
Synonyms
protest
a protest against people's growing economic hardship
complaint
There have been a number of complaints about the standard of service.
objection
This objection has obviously been dropped.
cry
The baby's cries woke him again.
dissent
He has responded harshly to any dissent.
outburst
disapproval
clamour
Kathryn's quiet voice stilled the clamour.
uproar
The announcement could cause an uproar in the United States.
commotion
He heard a terrible commotion outside.
protestation
Graham's protestation that he has been unjustly treated
exclamation
Sue gave an exclamation of surprise.
formal complaint
hue and cry
He heard a huge hue and cry outside.
hullaballoo
demurral

Additional synonyms

in the sense of clamour
Definition
a loud and persistent noise or outcry
Kathryn's quiet voice stilled the clamour.
Synonyms
noise,
shouting,
racket,
outcry,
din,
uproar,
agitation,
blare,
commotion,
babel,
hubbub,
brouhaha,
hullabaloo,
vociferation,
shout
in the sense of commotion
Definition
noisy disturbance
He heard a terrible commotion outside.
Synonyms
disturbance,
to-do,
riot,
disorder,
excitement,
fuss,
turmoil,
racket,
upheaval,
bustle,
furore,
outcry,
uproar,
ferment,
agitation,
ado,
rumpus,
tumult,
hubbub,
hurly-burly,
brouhaha,
hullabaloo,
ballyhoo (informal),
hue and cry,
perturbation
in the sense of complaint
Definition
a formal protest
There have been a number of complaints about the standard of service.
Synonyms
protest,
accusation,
objection,
grievance,
remonstrance (formal),
charge

Synonyms of 'outcry'

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Additional synonyms

in the sense of cry
Definition
a fit of weeping
The baby's cries woke him again.
Synonyms
weeping,
sobbing,
bawling,
crying,
greeting (Scottish, archaic),
howling,
wailing,
blubbering,
snivelling,
keening,
lament,
sorrowing,
outcry,
lamentation,
plaint (archaic)
in the sense of dissent
Definition
a disagreement
He has responded harshly to any dissent.
Synonyms
disagreement,
opposition,
protest,
resistance,
refusal,
objection,
discord,
demur,
dissension,
dissidence,
nonconformity,
remonstrance
in the sense of exclamation
Definition
an abrupt or excited cry or utterance
Sue gave an exclamation of surprise.
Synonyms
cry,
call,
shout,
yell,
outcry,
utterance,
ejaculation (literary),
expletive,
interjection,
vociferation
in the sense of hue and cry
Definition
a loud public outcry
He heard a huge hue and cry outside.
Synonyms
outcry,
clamour,
furore,
uproar,
rumpus,
brouhaha,
ruction (informal),
hullabaloo,
much ado
in the sense of objection
Definition
a reason for opposing something
This objection has obviously been dropped.
Synonyms
protest,
opposition,
complaint,
doubt,
exception,
dissent,
outcry,
censure,
disapproval,
niggle (informal),
protestation,
scruple,
demur,
formal complaint,
counter-argument,
cavil,
remonstrance (formal),
demurral
in the sense of protestation
Graham's protestation that he has been unjustly treated
Synonyms
objection,
protest,
complaint,
disagreement,
dissent,
remonstrance,
expostulation,
remonstration
in the sense of uproar
Definition
angry public criticism or debates
The announcement could cause an uproar in the United States.
Synonyms
protest,
outrage,
criticism,
complaint,
objection,
fuss,
stink (informal),
outcry,
furore,
hue and cry
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