plural outcries
: an expression of strong anger or disapproval by many people : a reaction showing that people are angry or unhappy about something
There was a public outcry over his comments. [=many people objected publicly to his comments]
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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“Outcry.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/outcry. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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