CEFR C1

outcry

noun

Meaning

A strong, collective expression of anger, disapproval, or protest from the public or a specific group.

Examples

The decision to close the local library was met with an immediate outcry from the community.
There was a public outcry when the company announced it would be dumping waste into the river.

Synonyms: protest, uproar, clamor, vociferousness

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outcry (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈaʊt.kraɪ/

Definition

A strong, collective expression of anger, disapproval, or protest from the public or a specific group.

Examples

The decision to close the local library was met with an immediate outcry from the community.
There was a public outcry when the company announced it would be dumping waste into the river.
Despite the outcry from human rights activists, the policy remained unchanged.

Synonyms of outcry

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