Outcry Definition & Meaning
outcry
- noun
- a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition; "the speaker was interrupted by loud cries from the rear of the audience"
- verb
- shout louder than
- utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy; "`I won!' he exclaimed"; "`Help!' she cried"; "`I'm here,' the mother shouted when she saw her child looking lost"
"Outcry" in song lyrics
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"And if I was to pause, it be a public outcry"
Lyrical 187 — Never Change -
"They're so dramatic with their outcry"
Muph & Plutonic — Colour of Fire -
"operation outcry"
AOL — AOL
Words that rhyme with outcry
Usage tips for "outcry"
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does outcry mean?
- a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition; "the speaker was interrupted by loud cries from the rear of the audience" shout louder than utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy; "`I won!' he exclaimed"; "`Help!' she cried"; "`I'm here,' the mother shouted when she saw her child looking lost"
- What part of speech is outcry?
- Outcry is a noun and a verb.
- How many definitions does outcry have?
- Outcry has 3 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).