From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:
Outcry \Out"cry`\, n.
1. A vehement or loud cry; a cry of distress, alarm,
opposition, or detestation; clamor.
[1913 Webster]
2. Sale at public auction. --Massinger. --Thackeray.
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]:
outcry
n 1: a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition; "the
speaker was interrupted by loud cries from the rear of the
audience" [syn: {cry}, {outcry}, {call}, {yell}, {shout},
{vociferation}]
v 1: shout louder than [syn: {outshout}, {outcry}]
2: utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy; "`I won!'
he exclaimed"; "`Help!' she cried"; "`I'm here,' the mother
shouted when she saw her child looking lost" [syn: {exclaim},
{cry}, {cry out}, {outcry}, {call out}, {shout}]
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