outcry

/ˈaʊtˌkraɪ/
noun
  1. 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.
  2. 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
  1. 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.
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