outcry

noun

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

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 government’s refusal to disclose further information about the Epstein case has provoked an outcry from many of Trump’s supporters, with key right-wing figures like Megyn Kelly, Glenn Beck and Laura Loomer calling for Bondi to be fired or resign. Alison Durkee, Forbes.com, 12 July 2025 The world’s richest man also formally endorsed Germany’s far-right party AfD ahead of the country’s parliamentary elections earlier this year, triggering an outcry in Berlin. Sam Meredith, CNBC, 11 July 2025 Lamont has been repeatedly blasted by liberal Democrats for vetoing an affordable housing bill after an outcry from Republicans that the controversial bill took away too much local control from town boards around the state. Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 9 July 2025 In the days after the Santa Fe protest, the outcry from hunting and outdoor recreation groups escalated across the West and the Senate parliamentarian ruled that Lee’s amendment violated the chamber’s rules. Abe Streep, ProPublica, 8 July 2025 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.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outcry. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.

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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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