Definitions
There are 3 meanings of the word
Outcry.
How to pronounce outcry:
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Outcry - as a noun
A loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
Example: "The speaker was interrupted by loud cries from the rear of the audience"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
call6cry8shout8vociferation20yell7Hypernyms (Closely Related)
utterance11vocalization26Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
bellow11bellowing15holla8holler9
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Outcry - as a verb
Utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
Example: "`i won!' he exclaimed"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cry8cry outexclaim18shout8Hypernyms (Closely Related)
express16give tongue toutter5verbalise14verbalize23Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"There was a loud outcry from the crowd when the referee made a controversial decision."
"The government's new policy caused a public outcry."
"The company's decision to lay off employees resulted in an outcry from the workers' union."
"The documentary sparked an outcry among animal rights activists."
"The judge's lenient sentence for the convicted criminal led to an outcry in the media."
Word Game Points
Is OUTCRY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, outcry is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
OUTCRY has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.
Is OUTCRY a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, outcry is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordOUTCRY has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.
Is OUTCRY a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, outcry is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordOUTCRY has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.