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Definition of outcry - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
societystrong public protest or disapproval
- There was an outcry against the new policy.
2.
emotionstrong expression of emotion or pain
- Her sudden outcry startled everyone in the room..
Expressions with outcry
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cause people to protest loudly about an issue
The decision to close the park raised an outcry.
trading method using shouted orders and hand signals
The stock exchange used open outcry to facilitate transactions before digital platforms..
trading floor where traders shout bids and offers
The outcry market was bustling with traders shouting prices.
Origin of outcry
English, out (external) + cry (shout)
Terms with outcry included in their meaning
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communication
characterized by a loud, vehement outcry
public protest
loud and persistent outcry from many people
controversy
intense controversy or public outcry
outcry
loud and continuous shouting or exclamation
public outcry
strong public expression of discontent
fuss
cause a fuss or public outcry
loud outcry
protest strongly and loudly
protest
loud and persistent public outcry or protest
protest
intense public outcry against an action or decision
politics
influence someone by persistent outcry
loud outcry
shout or cry out suddenly and loudly
outcry
loud persistent outcry from many people
public protest
loud and persistent outcry from many people
communication
abrupt excited utterance or outcry
uproar
intense public outcry or protest
internet
playful exaggerated outcry copying online memes or AAVE style for humor
outcry
loud public expression of protest or demand
business
area on a trading floor for open outcry trading
Examples of outcry in a sentence
An outcry erupted over the environmental impact. The outcry from the crowd was deafening. There was an outcry of grief at the funeral.
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- French:tollé, cri de détresse, ...
- German:Aufschrei, Schrei, ...
- Italian:indignazione, grido, ...
- Spanish:clamor, grito, ...
- Portuguese:clamor, grito, ...
- Chinese:强烈抗议, 喊叫, ...
- Japanese:抗議, 叫び声, ...
- Arabic:احْتِجاج شَعْبِيّ, صَرْخَة, ...
- Hebrew:מְחָאָה, זַעֲקָה, ...
- Russian:протест, крик, ...
- Ukrainian:громадський протест, вигук, ...
- Hindi:सार्वजनिक आक्रोश, चीख, ...
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