outcry
/ˈaʊtˌkraɪ/
noun
- A strong expression of public anger or disapproval.
- The new policy caused an outcry among parents and teachers.
- The company faced a huge outcry after the data leak was revealed.
- There was a public outcry when the park was scheduled for demolition.
- A loud shout or cry of fear, pain, or surprise.
- She let out an outcry when she saw the spider on her pillow.
- The sudden outcry from the crowd startled the speaker.
- An outcry of terror echoed through the dark forest.
verb
- To cry out louder than someone else.
- She managed to outcry the storm with her powerful voice.
- No one could outcry the coach when he was angry.
- The toddler tried to outcry his sister during the argument.