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outcry
noun
- a widespread or vehement protest
- clamour; uproar
- commerce a method of trading in which dealers shout out bids and offers at a prearranged meeting
sale by open outcry
verb
- tr to cry louder or make more noise than (someone or something)
Word History and Origins
Example Sentences
The recent dip in the company's fortunes comes amid outcry over Musk's role in President Donald Trump's new administration, which Musk acknowledged has taken his focus off the company.
They claimed later that it was a mistake and restored the Jackie Robinson article, but their only “mistake” was not realizing it would create an outcry.
An order to shut down bars and restaurants in the old city's Christian quarter was only revoked after a public outcry.
Following a public outcry and months of negotiations, Flores and the others, a group who called themselves “Reclaiming Our Homes,” were allowed to stay in the houses temporarily.
There was an outcry of grief along with calls for accountability.
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