outcry

[ noun out-krahy; verb, out-krahy ]
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noun,plural out·cries.
  1. a strong and usually public expression of protest, indignation, or the like.

  2. a crying out.

  1. loud clamor.

  2. an auction.

verb (used with object),out·cried, out·cry·ing.
  1. to outdo in crying; cry louder than.

Origin of outcry

1
Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; see origin at out-, cry

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outcry

noun(ˈaʊtˌkraɪ) plural -cries
  1. a widespread or vehement protest

  2. clamour; uproar

  1. commerce a method of trading in which dealers shout out bids and offers at a prearranged meeting: sale by open outcry

verb(ˌaʊtˈkraɪ) -cries, -crying or -cried
  1. (tr) to cry louder or make more noise than (someone or something)

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