Definition of Outcry

1. Noun. A loud utterance; often in protest or opposition. "The speaker was interrupted by loud cries from the rear of the audience"


2. Verb. Shout louder than. "Sam cannot outcry Sue "
Exact synonyms: Outshout
Generic synonyms: Exceed, Outdo, Outgo, Outmatch, Outperform, Outstrip, Surmount, Surpass

3. Verb. Utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy. "They outcry that there was a traffic accident "; "`I'm here,' the mother shouted when she saw her child looking lost"
Exact synonyms: Call Out, Cry, Cry Out, Exclaim, Shout
Specialized synonyms: Gee, Aah, Ooh
Related verbs: Call, Cry, Holler, Hollo, Scream, Shout, Shout Out, Squall, Yell, Call Out
Generic synonyms: Express, Give Tongue To, Utter, Verbalise, Verbalize
Derivative terms: Exclaiming, Exclamation, Exclamatory, Shout

Definition of Outcry

1. n. A vehement or loud cry; a cry of distress, alarm, opposition, or detestation; clamor.

Definition of Outcry

1. to cry louder than [v -CRIED, -CRYING, -CRIES]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Outcry

outcropping
outcroppings
outcrops
outcross
outcrossed
outcrosses
outcrossing
outcrow
outcrowd
outcrowded
outcrowding
outcrowds
outcrowed
outcrowing
outcrows
outcry (current term)
outcrying
outcurse
outcursed
outcurses
outcursing
outcurve
outcurves
outdance
outdanced
outdances
outdancing
outdare
outdared
outdares

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