outcry — a strong expression of anger or disapproval by the public
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a strong expression of anger or disapproval by the public
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈaʊtkraɪ/
Korean meaning: 강한 항의, 분노나 반대의 공개적 표현
Korean pronunciation: **아웃**크라이
Example Sentences
- The price increase of ramen caused a national outcry among college students.
- There was an outcry when the company announced mandatory overtime on weekends.
- The outcry over the cancellation of free Wi-Fi was louder than expected.
outcry
NOUN//ˈaʊtkraɪ//
a strong expression of anger or disapproval by the public
💡 Concept
a strong expression of anger or disapproval by the public
🎵 Rhyme
The people's outcry shakes the sky!
🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/ˈaʊtkraɪ/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈaʊtkraɪ/
🌳Etymology
Rootout
Suffix-cry
Origin
16세기에 'out(밖으로)'와 'cry(외치다)'가 결합되어 만들어진 합성어로, 내부에서만 머물지 않고 밖으로 터져나오는 외침을 의미합니다.
🎵Rhyme
outcryoutcry
outcry
outcry
🔗Collocations
public outcry
cause an outcry
massive outcry
outcry against
outcry over
widespread outcry
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“The price increase of ramen caused a national outcry among college students.”
“There was an outcry when the company announced mandatory overtime on weekends.”
😄 Fun example
“The outcry over the cancellation of free Wi-Fi was louder than expected.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
protestuproarobjectionoppositioncomplaint
Antonyms
approvalsupportacceptance
Related
demonstrationpetitionrallydissent
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