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.
Recent Examples on the Web
In the meantime, likely due to regulatory and competitive pressures, Zelle has taken some additional steps to enhance user safety on the platform on its own since Warren's probe sparked a public outcry in 2022.
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Ashley Belanger, Ars Technica, 13 Nov. 2023
After an outcry over the practice, Mr. Trump ended it in 2018 and a judge later blocked the government from putting it back into effect.
—Jonathan Swan, New York Times, 11 Nov. 2023
There was a social media outcry when the set didn’t stream on Coachella’s official YouTube broadcast; many watched from home via fans’ DIY livestreams.
—Evan Minsker, Pitchfork, 8 Nov. 2023
Where’s the outcry from Western Christian communities?
—Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2023
But the outcry from parents, teachers, and authors changed the minds of Scholastic decision-makers.
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 25 Oct. 2023
In Reykjavík last month, farmers laid out dead fish on the steps of Iceland’s parliamentary headquarters and doused them in insecticide, the latest action in a growing public outcry about the state of fish farms operating in the country’s waters.
—Allison Hussey, Pitchfork, 5 Nov. 2023
One co-worker, though, leaked Levin's analysis to the press, igniting a public outcry that pressured the EPA to act.
—Michael Phillis and Mike Stobbe The Associated Press, Arkansas Online, 29 Oct. 2023
Climate & Environment California grants protection for rare cliff-dwelling daisy amid outcry over mining operation
Oct. 11, 2023
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The Rotary Club of Alturas will hold a pancake breakfast before the eclipse starts, and the Alturas Lions Club will host a post-eclipse barbecue.
—Christian Martinez, Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2023
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Ashley Belanger, Ars Technica, 13 Nov. 2023
After an outcry over the practice, Mr. Trump ended it in 2018 and a judge later blocked the government from putting it back into effect.
—Jonathan Swan, New York Times, 11 Nov. 2023
There was a social media outcry when the set didn’t stream on Coachella’s official YouTube broadcast; many watched from home via fans’ DIY livestreams.
—Evan Minsker, Pitchfork, 8 Nov. 2023
Where’s the outcry from Western Christian communities?
—Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2023
But the outcry from parents, teachers, and authors changed the minds of Scholastic decision-makers.
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 25 Oct. 2023
In Reykjavík last month, farmers laid out dead fish on the steps of Iceland’s parliamentary headquarters and doused them in insecticide, the latest action in a growing public outcry about the state of fish farms operating in the country’s waters.
—Allison Hussey, Pitchfork, 5 Nov. 2023
One co-worker, though, leaked Levin's analysis to the press, igniting a public outcry that pressured the EPA to act.
—Michael Phillis and Mike Stobbe The Associated Press, Arkansas Online, 29 Oct. 2023
Climate & Environment California grants protection for rare cliff-dwelling daisy amid outcry over mining operation
Oct. 11, 2023
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The Rotary Club of Alturas will hold a pancake breakfast before the eclipse starts, and the Alturas Lions Club will host a post-eclipse barbecue.
—Christian Martinez, Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2023
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Word History
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a
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The first known use of outcry was
in the 14th century
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“Outcry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outcry. Accessed 2 Dec. 2023.
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outcry
noun
out·cry
ˈau̇t-ˌkrī
1
: a loud cry : clamor
2
: a strong protest
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