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

After public outcry, Orange County paused herbicide spraying in flood channels countywide while officials evaluate the safest procedures for removing vegetation. — Julia Vargas Jones, CNN Money, 20 Sep. 2026

Editor’s pick More picks UCLA chancellor faces faculty outcry over 9/11 statement, a test of academic freedom. — Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2026

The recent deaths have highlighted high rates of femicide and violent crime in the country and sparked an outcry over the safety of women. — ABC News, 16 Sep. 2026

This week, amid a public outcry over safety concerns, Spain promised to increase police presence at school drop-off and pickup. — Colette Davidson, Christian Science Monitor, 13 Sep. 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