Definition of 'outcry'

Noun

1. a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition; "the speaker was interrupted by loud cries from the rear of the audience"
      Synonyms: cry call yell shout vociferation

Verb

1. shout louder than
      Synonyms: outshout
2. 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"
      Synonyms: exclaim cry cry out call out shout

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