outcry

noun

out·​cry ˈau̇t-ˌkrī 

1

a

: a loud cry : clamor

b

: a vehement protest

There was a public outcry over his comments.

2

: auction

Synonyms of outcry

• roar
• noise
• howl

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.

Recent Examples on the Web

Despite the outcry, Trantolo & Trantolo doubled down the value of it’s safety campaign through a long statement released Friday. — Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 15 Aug. 2026

Following a widespread outcry, contractors will now build patrol roads, vehicle barriers and surveillance systems, according to details shared by Customs and Border Protection. — Carlos Morales, NPR, 14 Aug. 2026

Japan published its defense white paper earlier in the month, prompting outcry from Putin, as well as Russia's ally, North Korea. — Sam Meredith,lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 14 Aug. 2026

The document also cites a 1976 regulation that prohibited federal financial participation in sterilization for people under age 21, issued in response to public outcry over the practice. — Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 14 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

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

Rhymes for outcry

• apply
• awry
• belie
• bely
• bigeye
• bonsai
• buckeye
• comply
• coxae
• decry
• defy
• deny

Kids Definition

outcry

noun

out·​cry ˈau̇t-ˌkrī 

1

: a loud cry : clamor

2

: a strong protest