outcry

• Nom désignant une vive expression publique de désapprobation, de colère ou d'opposition, souvent collective.

A noun referring to a loud expression of strong disapproval, anger, or opposition, often made by a group of people.

1. Strong public protestB2formal

   A loud and strong expression of public disapproval or anger, often in reaction to an event or decision.

   Tollé public

   • The new law caused a public outcry among citizens.
   • There was a massive outcry against the proposed factory.
   • The government faced an outcry over the environmental damage.

   Synonymesbacklashclamorfurorfurorehue and cryoutrageprotestuproar

   Antonymesacclaimapprovalendorsementpraisesupport

• Substantif désignant une vive expression de désapprobation ou de colère publique. Comme verbe, il est rare et considéré comme archaïque.

A noun (not a verb) referring to a strong expression of public disapproval or anger. As a verb, it is rarely used and considered archaic.

1. C1formal

   To shout louder than someone else, especially in a competition or argument.

   Crier plus fort que

   • The fans tried to outcry the opposing team's supporters.
   • He managed to outcry his rival during the debate.
   • The protesters attempted to outcry the politicians.

   Synonymesoutroaroutshout

2. Utter aloud with emotionC1formal

   To cry out or exclaim suddenly, often due to surprise, horror, or joy.

   S'exclamer avec émotion

   • She out cried in shock when she saw the accident.
   • The crowd out cried with joy at the announcement.
   • He out cried in horror as the building collapsed.

   Synonymesbellowblurt outcall outcry outexclaimscreamshoutyell