outcry
noun
out·cry
ˈau̇t-ˌkrī 
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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Following his death, an enormous outcry from both political parties mourned Kirk and his free speech legacy.
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Ross O'Keefe, The Washington Examiner, 13 Sep. 2025
That led to an outcry on social media and later an apology from MSNBC President Rebecca Kutler.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 12 Sep. 2025
But after the public outcry, the Ada County Planning and Zoning Commission recommended that all of those new housing options be taken out.
—Idaho Statesman, 12 Sep. 2025
The news, along with images released by ICE of workers being lined up and restrained with long chains, sparked widespread frustration and outcry across the political spectrum in South Korea.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2025
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Ross O'Keefe, The Washington Examiner, 13 Sep. 2025
That led to an outcry on social media and later an apology from MSNBC President Rebecca Kutler.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 12 Sep. 2025
But after the public outcry, the Ada County Planning and Zoning Commission recommended that all of those new housing options be taken out.
—Idaho Statesman, 12 Sep. 2025
The news, along with images released by ICE of workers being lined up and restrained with long chains, sparked widespread frustration and outcry across the political spectrum in South Korea.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2025
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“Outcry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outcry. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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outcry
noun
out·cry
ˈau̇t-ˌkrī
1
: a loud cry : clamor
2
: a strong protest
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