English Explanatory Dictionary

outcry

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A loud cry or uproar.
  2. A strong protest.
  3. An auction.
verb
  1. To cry out.
  2. To cry louder than.

Pronunciation

outʹkrī /ˈaʊtkɹaɪ/ en-us-outcry.ogg out-krīʹ /aʊtˈkɹaɪ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-outcry (verb).wav

Word forms

outcry outcries outcrying outcried

Etymology

From Middle English outcry, outcri, outcrye, equivalent to out- + cry. The verb is from Middle English outcrien.

Synonyms

rumpus bay

Derived words

open outcry outcrier
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