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OUTCRY Synonyms

There are 21 synonyms of the word outcry. (exact relations)
There are 20 hypernyms of the word outcry. (close relations)
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cry
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition

• a loud utterance of emotion (especially when inarticulate)

• a slogan used to rally support for a cause

• a fit of weeping

• the characteristic utterance of an animal

verb

• utter a sudden loud cry

• shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain

• utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy

• proclaim or announce in public

• demand immediate action

• utter a characteristic sound

• bring into a particular state by crying

vociferation
nounn
noun

• a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition

cacophony
nounn
noun

• a loud harsh or strident noise

• loud confusing disagreeable sounds

clamor
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a loud harsh or strident noise

• loud and persistent outcry from many people

verb

• make loud demands

• utter or proclaim insistently and noisily

• compel someone to do something by insistent clamoring

clamoring
adjectiveadj
noun

• loud and persistent outcry from many people

clamour
nounn
noun

• loud and persistent outcry from many people

verb

• utter or proclaim insistently and noisily

• make loud demands

clamouring
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• loud and persistent outcry from many people

noise
nounn
noun

• sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)

• the auditory experience of sound that lacks musical quality; sound that is a disagreeable auditory experience

• electrical or acoustic activity that can disturb communication

• a loud outcry of protest or complaint

• incomprehensibility resulting from irrelevant information or meaningless facts or remarks

• the quality of lacking any predictable order or plan

verb

• emit a noise

protest
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a formal and solemn declaration of objection

• the act of protesting; a public (often organized) manifestation of dissent

• the act of making a strong public expression of disagreement and disapproval

verb

• utter words of protest

• express opposition through action or words

• affirm or avow formally or solemnly

protestation
nounn
noun

• a formal and solemn declaration of objection

• a strong declaration of protest

racket
nounn
noun

• a loud and disturbing noise

• an illegal enterprise (such as extortion or fraud or drug peddling or prostitution) carried on for profit

• the auditory experience of sound that lacks musical quality; sound that is a disagreeable auditory experience

• a sports implement (usually consisting of a handle and an oval frame with a tightly interlaced network of strings) used to strike a ball (or shuttlecock) in various games

verb

• celebrate noisily, often indulging in drinking; engage in uproarious festivities

• make loud and annoying noises

• hit (a ball) with a racket

shouting
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• encouragement in the form of cheers from spectators

• uttering a loud inarticulate cry as of pain or excitement

unrest
nounn
noun

• a state of agitation or turbulent change or development

• a feeling of restless agitation

uproar
nounn
noun

• a state of commotion and noise and confusion

• loud confused noise from many sources

baying
verbv
noun

• an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf

• the sound of a hound on the scent

• small Mediterranean evergreen tree with small blackish berries and glossy aromatic leaves used for flavoring in cooking; also used by ancient Greeks to crown victors

• a compartment on a ship between decks; often used as a hospital

• a compartment in an aircraft used for some specific purpose

• a small recess opening off a larger room

• a horse of a moderate reddish-brown color

adjective satellite

• (used of animals especially a horse) of a moderate reddish-brown color

verb

• utter in deep prolonged tones

• bark with prolonged noises, of dogs

shout
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition

verb

• utter in a loud voice; talk in a loud voice (usually denoting characteristic manner of speaking)

• utter a sudden loud cry

• utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy

• use foul or abusive language towards

call
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a special disposition (as if from a divine source) to pursue a particular course

• a method of contacting a person by phone

• a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition

• a demand

• the characteristic sound produced by a bird

• a brief social visit

• a demand by a broker that a customer deposit enough to bring his margin up to the minimum requirement

• a demand for a show of hands in a card game

• a request

• an instruction that interrupts the program being executed

• a visit in an official or professional capacity

• (sports) the decision made by an umpire or referee

• the option to buy a given stock (or stock index or commodity future) at a given price before a given date

verb

• assign a specified (usually proper) name to

• ascribe a quality to or give a name of a common noun that reflects a quality

• get or try to get into communication (with someone) by telephone

• utter a sudden loud cry

• order, request, or command to come

• pay a brief visit

• call a meeting; invite or command to meet

• read aloud to check for omissions or absentees

• send a message or attempt to reach someone by radio, phone, etc.; make a signal to in order to transmit a message

• utter a characteristic note or cry

• stop or postpone because of adverse conditions, such as bad weather

• greet, as with a prescribed form, title, or name

• make a stop in a harbour

• demand payment of (a loan)

• make a demand, as for a card or a suit or a show of hands

• give the calls (to the dancers) for a square dance

• indicate a decision in regard to

• make a prediction about; tell in advance

• present for redemption before maturation

• challenge (somebody) to make good on a statement; charge with or censure for an offense

• declare in the capacity of an umpire or referee

• lure by imitating the characteristic call of an animal

• order or request or give a command for

• order, summon, or request for a specific duty or activity, work, role

• utter in a loud voice or announce

• challenge the sincerity or truthfulness of

• consider or regard as being

• rouse somebody from sleep with a call

exclaim
verbv
verb

• utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy

• state or announce

outshout
verbv
verb

• shout louder than

yell
verbv
noun

• a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition

• a loud utterance of emotion (especially when inarticulate)

verb

• utter a sudden loud cry

• utter or declare in a very loud voice

Best Hypernyms For OUTCRY

Here is a list of related hypernyms for outcry, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (19)
commotion disturbance exceed express outdo outgo outmatch outperform outstrip protest surmount surpass tumult uproar utter utterance verbalise verbalize vocalization
Phrases (1)
give tongue to

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