Definition of Outcry

a loud utterance or yell

Examples of Outcry in a sentence

An outcry from the peasants for the poor working conditions forced the landowner to make changes due to their complaints.  🔊

When the parents heard their child was being punished, their outcry to the principal was silenced when they viewed the video of their child stealing the cell phone.  🔊

After the child was killed despite multiple visits from the child welfare department, an outcry from the public demanded a change in the system.  🔊

Bringing out the corvette for his wife’s birthday caused an outcry of joy from his wife and children regarding the expensive sports car.  🔊

When the parents told the children they would be going to Disney World tomorrow, an outcry of jubilation filled the room.  🔊

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