Synonyms for

Outcry

Verb / ˈaʊˌtkraɪ / Another word for outcry — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a loud, sustained shout or cry expressing strong emotion or protest

Synonyms & similar words

yell cry exclaim callout shout outshout cryout vociferation call shout protest yell scream holler bellow roar uproar commotion tumult clamor din howl wail lament lamentation moan bewailing keening

Synonyms by register

Formal

protest objection complaint denunciation

Informal

howl squawk yelp wail

Literary

lament lamentation keening

Antonyms

cheer applause acclaim approval endorsement praise support

Common collocations

  • public outcry
  • outcry against
  • loud outcry
  • widespread outcry
  • immediate outcry
  • raise an outcry
  • voice an outcry

Word family

noun outcry
verb outcry

Usage note

Outcry generally refers to a strong expression of public anger or protest. It is often used in formal contexts to describe a reaction to something perceived as wrong or unjust.

Example sentences

  1. The crowd's outcry was so loud, I couldn't hear myself think.
  2. She let out an outcry of joy when she saw the surprise party.
  3. Their outcry against the new policy was heard throughout the building.
  4. I was surprised by the sudden outcry of the children playing outside.
  5. The outcry from the parents caused the school to re-evaluate their disciplinary policy.

Quotes

  • The outcry against injustice is the strongest force in human nature. - Amartya Sen
  • The outcry of the barbarous multitudes has penetrated our walls and roused us from our slumbers. - Edward Gibbon
  • The outcry against cheap foreign labor is as misdirected as was the outcry against machinery. - William Feather

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