OUTCRY Synonyms
There are 20 hypernyms of the word outcry. (close relations)
Definition of OUTCRY
Best Alternative Words for OUTCRY
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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 | ||||||||