outcry

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C1 — Advanced

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
  2. verb shout louder than
  3. verb utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy

Etymology

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

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Synonyms

cry, call, yell, shout, vociferation

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