Associations to the word «Outcry»
Noun
- Shriek
- Uproar
- Shouting
- Tumult
- Moan
- Exclamation
- Howl
- Condemnation
- Groan
- Hysteria
- Yell
- Consternation
- Trading
- Shout
- Outrage
- Protest
- Dismissal
- Indignation
- Verdict
- Censorship
- Perceiving
- Prompting
- Scream
- Scandal
- Ban
- Closure
- Accusation
- Killing
- Loren
- Proposal
- Noise
- Atrocity
- Complaint
- Disturbance
- Auction
- Omission
- Petition
- Apology
- Fan
- Hearing
- Response
Adjective
Wiktionary
OUTCRY, noun. A loud cry or uproar
OUTCRY, noun. A strong protest
OUTCRY, verb. (intransitive) To cry out.
OUTCRY, verb. (transitive) To cry louder than.
Dictionary definition
OUTCRY, noun. A loud utterance; often in protest or opposition; "the speaker was interrupted by loud cries from the rear of the audience".
OUTCRY, verb. Shout louder than.
OUTCRY, verb. Utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy; "`I won!' he exclaimed"; "`Help!' she cried"; "`I'm here,' the mother shouted when she saw her child looking lost".
Wise words
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