outcry

Language: en

🇺🇸 /ˈaʊˌtkraɪ/

📖 Definitions

  1. noun
    A strong expression of public protest, disapproval, or anger about something.; A loud cry or shout; an exclamation.; A public auction, especially one conducted by calling out bids.

🔗 Details

Word forms

countable Plural: outcries 3rd sing.: outcries Past: outcried Past part.: outcried Pres part.: outcrying

Collocations

public outcrywidespread outcryoutcry againstoutcry overprovoke an outcrycause an outcry

Derivatives

outcrier

Synonyms

uproarprotestclamorfurorebacklashhue and cry

Antonyms

approvalacclaimapplause

Commonly confused

cry out
EN: 'Cry out' is a verb phrase meaning to shout or exclaim; 'outcry' is a noun meaning a strong public expression of disapproval.
uproar
EN: 'Uproar' emphasizes noisy confusion and disorder; 'outcry' emphasizes vocal protest or indignation.

Spelling tips

EN: The plural is 'outcries' (y changes to ies), not 'outcryes' or 'outcry's'.

💬 Examples

  1. There was a public outcry when the government announced plans to cut healthcare funding.

  2. An outcry of surprise erupted from the crowd when the magician made the elephant disappear.

  3. The estate's belongings were sold at an outcry in the town square.