outcry

Word parts

out- + cry

Pronunciation

• (UK) (US) enPR: outʹkrī, IPA ^(key): /ˈaʊtkraɪ/

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Noun

Singular outcry

Plural outcries

1. (countable) An outcry is a large uproar or a loud cry.

   When the fans saw their favorite idol on stage, they made a large outcry.

2. (countable) An outcry is a strong protest.

   The proposal resulted in a public outcry.