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outcry

out·cry
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    • US Pronunciation
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    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [noun out-krahy; verb, out-krahy]
    • /noun ˈaʊtˌkraɪ; verb, ˌaʊtˈkraɪ/
    • /ˈaʊt.kraɪ/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [noun out-krahy; verb, out-krahy]
    • /noun ˈaʊtˌkraɪ; verb, ˌaʊtˈkraɪ/

Definitions of outcry word

  • noun plural outcry a strong and usually public expression of protest, indignation, or the like. 1
  • noun plural outcry a crying out. 1
  • noun plural outcry loud clamor. 1
  • noun plural outcry an auction. 1
  • verb with object outcry to outdo in crying; cry louder than. 1
  • noun outcry An exclamation or shout. 1
See all 15 definitions of outcry

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Origin of outcry

First appearance:

before 1350
One of the 20% oldest English words
Middle English word dating back to 1350-1400; See origin at out-, cry

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Parts of speech for Outcry

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Outcry

outcry popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 81% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for outcry

noun outcry

  • protest — an expression or declaration of objection, disapproval, or dissent, often in opposition to something a person is powerless to prevent or avoid: a protest against increased taxation.
  • disagreement — the act, state, or fact of disagreeing.
  • objection — a reason or argument offered in disagreement, opposition, refusal, or disapproval.
  • quarrel — a square-headed bolt or arrow, formerly used with a crossbow.
  • exclamation — A sudden cry or remark, especially expressing surprise, anger, or pain.

verb outcry

  • yips — to bark sharply, as a young dog.
  • baying — a deep, prolonged howl, as of a hound on the scent.
  • ululate — to howl, as a dog or a wolf; hoot, as an owl.
  • yip — to bark sharply, as a young dog.
  • keening — a wailing lament for the dead.
All 34 Synonyms of outcry

Antonyms for outcry

noun outcry

  • acceptance — Acceptance of an offer or a proposal is the act of saying yes to it or agreeing to it.
  • approval — If you win someone's approval for something that you ask for or suggest, they agree to it.
  • calm — A calm person does not show or feel any worry, anger, or excitement.
  • peace — the normal, nonwarring condition of a nation, group of nations, or the world.
  • praise — the act of expressing approval or admiration; commendation; laudation.
All 7 Antonyms of outcry

Top questions with outcry

  • what does outcry mean?
  • what is an open outcry?
  • what is open outcry?

Related words

  • alarm

    Alarm is a feeling of fear or anxiety that something unpleasant or dangerous might happen.

  • noise

    sound, especially of a loud, harsh, or confused kind: deafening noises.

  • ballyhoo

    You can use ballyhoo to refer to great excitement or anger about something, especially when you disapprove of it because you think it is unnecessary or exaggerated.

  • bawl

    If you bawl, you shout in a very loud voice, for example because you are angry or you want people to hear you.

  • charm

    Charm is the quality of being pleasant or attractive.

  • clamor

    If people are clamoring for something, they are demanding it in a noisy or angry way.
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