outcry Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
    cry; shout; call; vociferation; yell.
    • the speaker was interrupted by loud cries from the rear of the audience
  2. verb shout louder than
    outshout.
  3. verb utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
    exclaim; call out; cry; cry out; shout.
    • `I won!' he exclaimed
    • `Help!' she cried
    • `I'm here,' the mother shouted when she saw her child looking lost

WordNet


Out"cry` noun
Definitions
  1. A vehement or loud cry; a cry of distress, alarm, opposition, or detestation; clamor.
  2. Sale at public auction. Massinger. Thackeray.

Webster 1913