Outcried: meaning, definitions and examples
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outcried
[ aʊtˈkraɪd ]
past tense
Outcried is the simple past tense of the verb 'outcry', meaning to have shouted or exclaimed loudly in a moment of strong emotion or concern. It is often used in situations where someone expressed a significant reaction to an event or situation, drawing attention to their feelings or protests. This term is generally associated with public displays of emotion, particularly in response to injustices or alarming news. The usage can imply urgency or the need to be heard.
Synonyms
cried out, exclaimed, protested, shouted.
Examples of usage
- She outcried for justice during the protest.
- The crowd outcried after the controversial decision was announced.
- He outcried in shock when he heard the news.
Translations
Translations of the word "outcried" in other languages:
🇵🇹 gritou
🇮🇳 चिल्लाया
🇩🇪 ausgerufen
🇮🇩 berteriak
🇺🇦 закричав
🇵🇱 krzyknął
🇯🇵 叫んだ
🇫🇷 s'écria
🇪🇸 gritó
🇹🇷 haykırdı
🇰🇷 외쳤다
🇸🇦 صرخ
🇨🇿 vykřikl
🇸🇰 zakričal
🇨🇳 呼喊
🇸🇮 zaklical
🇮🇸 kallaði
🇰🇿 айқайлады
🇬🇪 მოწვა
🇦🇿 qışqırdı
🇲🇽 gritó
Etymology
The word 'outcry' originates from the combination of 'out', which has Germanic roots signifying 'external' or 'beyond', and 'cry', which has its origins in Old English 'crīe', meaning to shout or call out. The term evolved over time, and the past tense form 'outcried' began appearing in the English language in the late 15th century. Initially used to describe loud cries or shouts made in response to distressing events, 'outcry' gradually came to represent expressions of collective emotion, particularly in social and political contexts. As society faced various upheavals, the word became emblematic of public outbursts against injustices, hence solidifying its relevance in contemporary discussions related to activism and social movements.