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

But Apple shut down Dark Sky in 2023, prompting an online outcry, and Grossman eventually left out of frustration with Apple’s sluggish corporate schedule of annual software updates. —Kyle Chayka, New Yorker, 25 Mar. 2026

Estrada Juarez’s removal had raised particular concerns by legal experts and prompted outcry from federal, state, and local officials. —Mathew Miranda updated March 24, Sacbee.com, 24 Mar. 2026

The accusations have created an outcry to erase Chavez’s name from schools, parks, streets, buildings and holidays. —Kevinisha Walker, Los Angeles Times, 23 Mar. 2026

The decision led to widespread public outcry and an effort at the Alabama statehouse to pass a bill protecting IVF treatments. —Rachel Scott, ABC News, 19 Mar. 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