outcry

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out- + cry

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Singular
outcry

Plural
outcries

  1. (countable) An outcry is a large uproar or a loud cry.
    When the fans saw their favorite idol on stage, they made a large outcry.
  2. (countable) An outcry is a strong protest.
    The proposal resulted in a public outcry.