outcry
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4.6
- noun
- /ˈaʊtˌkraɪ/
- There have been instances of public outcry against militants in Jammu and Kashmir.
- a public outcry
- provoke an outcry
- cause an outcry
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Watch on YouTubeSo the quote that they put out User Benchmark attempted to address the outcry.
- So the quote that they put out User Benchmark attempted to address the outcry.
- There was public outcry around the world for export bans on certain items that were deemed critical in the fight against COVID.
- And again, that sparked a huge outcry, understandably so, of violence against women.
- Interestingly, in math, you have this whole outcry.
- I think I know the Greater Manchester Police feared that there would be an outcry when this program went out.
- And that when there's volatility there, there is going to be an outcry to the government to protect them louder than anything you've heard in a long time.
Examples
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There's been an outcry that something needs to be done about school violence.
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In the face of the public outcry, Nujoma was forced to rescind the appointment.
Academic text (1991) -
Sir, there will be a great outcry if you do not appear.
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Do you realize the amount of international outcry this could cause toward your country?
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Well, that gave rise to a huge outcry amongst some of our students.
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Perhaps this explains why a public outcry... to have these crimes stopped has not been heard.
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With each visit, the crowds grew larger and the outcry louder.
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The affair caused a tremendous outcry, and the three were eventually convicted and given prison sentences.
Academic text (1999) -
There was public outcry around the world for export bans on certain items that were deemed critical in the fight against COVID.
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The proposed law faced a massive outcry from community leaders who felt it would harm local businesses.
Synonyms
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3.2
A public meeting where people protest about politics
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4.8
A strong negative public reaction to an action or change
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3.8
A loud public complaint or protest about something
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6.6
A public or formal statement that shows disagreement with an idea
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3.9
A loud, confused noise and activity by a group of people
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7.0
A strong public reaction like anger or excitement
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4.6
Public protest and unrest that asks for change in society
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7.4
A strong statement that shows you disagree or say something is not true
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7.9
A loud noisy fuss made by people, often during protests or celebrations
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7.7
A loud public complaint by many people asking for action
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6.0
A loud, persistent demand by many people, often in protest
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9.5
A strong, formal protest that shows serious disagreement
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9.9
A loud angry speech that attacks a person or idea
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9.9
A firm protest that explains why a decision or action is wrong
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9.5
A loud, strong shout often made in protest
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4.5
A sudden large number of people protesting at the same time
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Etymology
Outcry comes from the parts out 'out' and cry 'shout', so it originally meant a loud shout sent out into public. That's why an outcry today is a strong public protest or a loud show of anger or disapproval.