outcry

noun
UK: /ˈaʊtkraɪ/
US: /ˈaʊtkraɪ/

  1. A strong expression of anger or disapproval about something, made by a lot of people.

    1. The decision caused a public outcry.
    2. There was a massive public outcry over the proposed tax increases that were discussed.

Synonyms

fuss uproar objection clamor protest
outcry intransitive-verb

  1. To express strong anger or disapproval about something publicly.

    1. People will outcry if their rights are taken away.
    2. Many citizens are expected to outcry about the new policies implemented without consultation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "outcry" is /ˈaʊtkraɪ/ in British English and /ˈaʊtkraɪ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "outcry": fuss, uproar, objection, clamor, protest.

Example usage of "outcry": "The decision caused a public outcry.". More examples on the page.