 outcry |
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| 1. | [ noun ] a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition | |
| Synonyms: | cry yell call shout vociferation | |
| Examples: | "the speaker was interrupted by loud cries from the rear of the audience" |
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| Related terms: | utterance war_cry scream bellow yelling catcall clamor hoot whoop halloo boo yodel noise blue_murder hosanna shout exclaim yell outshout | |
| 2. | [ verb ] shout louder than | |
| Synonyms: | outshout | |
| Related terms: | surpass cry | |
| 3. | [ verb ] utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy | |
| Synonyms: | call_out cry cry_out exclaim shout | |
| Examples: | "`I won!'" he exclaimed" "`Help!' she cried" "`I'm here,' the mother shouted when she saw her child looking lost" |
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| Related terms: | express gee shout call_out exclamation | |
| Similar spelling: |
outcrop |
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