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/
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
The mayor's tax plan sparked a public outcry across the whole town.
The people's outcry shakes the sky!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
Outcry emerged in the 16th century as a compound of Old English 'out' (outward, external) and 'cry' (to shout or vocalize). The word originally denoted a loud cry or shout that bursts forth outwardly, and later evolved to mean a public expression of anger or protest.
Breakdown
out- (outward, external) + cry (to shout, vocalize). The compound combines a directional prefix with a verb of vocalization to express audible expression directed outward.
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📝Examples
“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.”
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