outcry
noun
out·cry
ˈau̇t-ˌkrī 
Examples of outcry in a Sentence
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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The robbery, which authorities say took just seven minutes, sparked a national outcry and nationwide manhunt.
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Victoria Beaule, ABC News, 1 Nov. 2025
So far, the government of Prime Minister Keir Starmer has refused to give members of parliament time to debate Andrew’s finances, despite public outcry for proper scrutiny.
—Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 31 Oct. 2025
Public outcry ensued, the old logo was reinstated, and, according to the Wall Street Journal, Cracker Barrel’s market value has since fallen $545 million in market value.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 31 Oct. 2025
The public became aware of the demolition after photos circulated online, sparking an outcry.
—Khaleda Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2025
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Victoria Beaule, ABC News, 1 Nov. 2025
So far, the government of Prime Minister Keir Starmer has refused to give members of parliament time to debate Andrew’s finances, despite public outcry for proper scrutiny.
—Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 31 Oct. 2025
Public outcry ensued, the old logo was reinstated, and, according to the Wall Street Journal, Cracker Barrel’s market value has since fallen $545 million in market value.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 31 Oct. 2025
The public became aware of the demolition after photos circulated online, sparking an outcry.
—Khaleda Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2025
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“Outcry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outcry. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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outcry
noun
out·cry
ˈau̇t-ˌkrī
1
: a loud cry : clamor
2
: a strong protest
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