outcry
noun
out·cry
ˈau̇t-ˌkrī 
Examples of outcry in a Sentence
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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The continued withholding of information — particularly about those who witnessed, participated in or aided Epstein’s crimes — drew outcry from lawmakers on Tuesday.
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Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 23 Dec. 2025
These stories are becoming the face of a growing national outcry.
—Jessica Towhey, Boston Herald, 23 Dec. 2025
The horrific crimes in Gaza have resulted in a global outcry and awakened consciences across ideological barriers.
—Mohammad Javad Zarif, Foreign Affairs, 22 Dec. 2025
But the Zone Zero rules — once scheduled to take effect statewide in 2023, before a series of delays prompted by public outcry — are expected to be the most impactful of the city’s fire policy changes.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Dec. 2025
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Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 23 Dec. 2025
These stories are becoming the face of a growing national outcry.
—Jessica Towhey, Boston Herald, 23 Dec. 2025
The horrific crimes in Gaza have resulted in a global outcry and awakened consciences across ideological barriers.
—Mohammad Javad Zarif, Foreign Affairs, 22 Dec. 2025
But the Zone Zero rules — once scheduled to take effect statewide in 2023, before a series of delays prompted by public outcry — are expected to be the most impactful of the city’s fire policy changes.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Dec. 2025
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“Outcry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outcry. Accessed 31 Dec. 2025.
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outcry
noun
out·cry
ˈau̇t-ˌkrī
1
: a loud cry : clamor
2
: a strong protest
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