outcry
noun
out·cry
ˈau̇t-ˌkrī 
Synonyms
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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In 1972: The Clean Water Act was signed into law following public outcry over dirty rivers, including the Cuyahoga River in Ohio, which caught fire in 1969 because of industrial pollution.
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The Arizona Republic, 18 Oct. 2024
Though Kith and Kin issued an apology the next day following an outcry, the restaurant was forced to temporarily close Tuesday after national media coverage sparked threats.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 16 Oct. 2024
After a huge outcry, the newspaper published an op-ed defending the decision.
—Seth Abramovitch, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Oct. 2024
Following a social media outcry, the decision was amended to include all 41 Broadway theaters.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 9 Oct. 2024
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The Arizona Republic, 18 Oct. 2024
Though Kith and Kin issued an apology the next day following an outcry, the restaurant was forced to temporarily close Tuesday after national media coverage sparked threats.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 16 Oct. 2024
After a huge outcry, the newspaper published an op-ed defending the decision.
—Seth Abramovitch, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Oct. 2024
Following a social media outcry, the decision was amended to include all 41 Broadway theaters.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 9 Oct. 2024
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“Outcry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outcry. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.
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outcry
noun
out·cry
ˈau̇t-ˌkrī
1
: a loud cry : clamor
2
: a strong protest
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