|
|
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"
Generic synonyms: Utterance, Vocalization
Specialized synonyms: Bellow, Bellowing, Holla, Holler, Hollering, Hollo, Holloa, Roar, Roaring, Yowl, Blue Murder, Catcall, Clamor, Clamoring, Clamour, Clamouring, Hue And Cry, Halloo, Hoot, Hosanna, Noise, Scream, Screaming, Screech, Screeching, Shriek, Shrieking, Whoop, Battle Cry, Rallying Cry, War Cry, War Whoop, Shouting, Yelling, Yodel, Bird, Boo, Bronx Cheer, Hiss, Hoot, Raspberry, Razz, Razzing, Snort
Derivative terms: Call, Call, Cry, Shout, Shout, Shout, Yell, Yell
2. Verb. Shout louder than. "Sam cannot outcry Sue "
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"
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. Noun. a loud cry or uproar ¹
2. Noun. a strong protest ¹
3. Verb. (intransitive) To cry out. ¹
4. Verb. (transitive) To cry louder than. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Outcry
1. to cry louder than [v -CRIED, -CRYING, -CRIES]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Outcry
Literary usage of Outcry
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. English Synonymes Explained: In Alphabetical Order ; with Copious by George Crabb (1883)
"A cry is in general a regular sound, but outcry and clamor are irregular sounds
... A cry after a thief becomes an outcry when set up by many at a time ..."
2. History of the Commonwealth and Protectorate, 1649-1656 by Samuel Rawson Gardiner (1903)
"It bore the title of An outcry of the Young Men and ry Apprentices of London,
... A copy of the outcry of the Young Men having been transmitted to a soldier ..."
3. The Invasion of the Crimea: Its Origin and an Account of Its Progress Down by Alexander William Kinglake (1880)
"The outcry shook the State, and weakened the country at a time when strength was
greatly needed; but, on the other hand, did it prove that the dry business ..."
4. Memoirs of the Private and Public Life of William Penn by Thomas Clarkson (1813)
"Examination of the outcry against him of " Papist and Jesuit"-—of ike charges
against him ly Burnet—and of those contained in the State Papers of Nairne—and ..."
5. The Origin and Growth of the English Constitution: An Historical Treatise by Hannis Taylor (1898)
"1 In this outcry against "extortions and new impositions" can no doubt be found
the motive for the ..."
6. Publications by English Dialect Society (1850)
"of Secretary of State, thus informs us of the suspicious source, in which the
outcry against the Duke of Tyrconnell appears to have originated. ..."
Other Resources:
