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单词 outcry
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outcry

noun

out·​cry ˈau̇t-ˌkrī How to pronounce outcry (audio)
1
a
: a loud cry : clamor
b
: a vehement protest
2
: auction

Synonyms

  • clamor
  • howl
  • hubbub
  • hue and cry
  • hullabaloo
  • noise
  • roar
  • tumult
  • uproar
  • vociferation
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Example Sentences

They were surprised by the outcry against the casino proposal. There was a lot of public outcry over his racial comments.
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Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Kids Definition

outcry

noun

out·​cry ˈau̇t-ˌkrī How to pronounce outcry (audio)
plural outcries
1
: a loud and excited shout
2
: a strong protest
Students raised an outcry against the new rules.

outcry

noun

as in roar
a violent shouting I went to the window to see what the sudden outcry from the street below was about

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • roar
  • noise
  • howl
  • clamor
  • vociferation
  • hubbub
  • uproar
  • hullabaloo
  • tumult
  • racket
  • protest
  • din
  • hue and cry
  • jangle
  • outburst
  • clangor
  • cri de coeur

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • murmur
  • rumble
  • rumbling
  • murmuring
  • mumble
  • mumbling
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