outcry
noun
out·cry
ˈau̇t-ˌkrī 
Synonyms
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 punishment of Black sailors who refused to handle ammunition after the blast stirred outcry among civil rights advocates.
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Minnah Arshad, USA TODAY, 18 July 2024
But seeming doubt from one of the most prominent Democrats in Washington, former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, prompted a fresh wave of outcry and concern.
—Alexandra Hutzler, ABC News, 11 July 2024
Based on the true story behind one of Guatemala’s most harrowing tragedies — the orphanage fire of 2017, which took the lives of 41 girls — Rita shines a light on the brave orphans whose fight for survival inspired a nationwide outcry for justice and reform.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 11 July 2024
The Taliban met with top UN officials and global envoys in Qatar in June in a two-day conference that excluded Afghan women, sparking outcry from human rights groups.
—Lex Harvey, CNN, 10 July 2024
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Minnah Arshad, USA TODAY, 18 July 2024
But seeming doubt from one of the most prominent Democrats in Washington, former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, prompted a fresh wave of outcry and concern.
—Alexandra Hutzler, ABC News, 11 July 2024
Based on the true story behind one of Guatemala’s most harrowing tragedies — the orphanage fire of 2017, which took the lives of 41 girls — Rita shines a light on the brave orphans whose fight for survival inspired a nationwide outcry for justice and reform.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 11 July 2024
The Taliban met with top UN officials and global envoys in Qatar in June in a two-day conference that excluded Afghan women, sparking outcry from human rights groups.
—Lex Harvey, CNN, 10 July 2024
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outcry
noun
out·cry
ˈau̇t-ˌkrī
1
: a loud cry : clamor
2
: a strong protest
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