Outcry: meaning, definitions and examples
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outcry
[ หaสtหkraษช ]
public expression of strong disapproval or anger
Outcry refers to a public expression of strong disapproval or anger, typically in response to a controversial event or decision. It is a vocal outcry that can take the form of protests, demonstrations, or social media campaigns. Outcry often serves as a way for the public to make their voices heard and demand change.
Synonyms
condemnation, disapproval, protest
Examples of usage
- The decision to cut down the ancient trees sparked a public outcry.
- There was a widespread outcry over the government's handling of the crisis.
- The video of police brutality led to a national outcry for justice.
Translations
Translations of the word "outcry" in other languages:
๐ต๐น clamor
๐ฎ๐ณ เคชเฅเคฐเคเคเคก เคตเคฟเคฐเฅเคง
๐ฉ๐ช Protest
๐ฎ๐ฉ protes
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟัะพัะตัั
๐ต๐ฑ protest
๐ฏ๐ต ๆ่ญฐ (ใใใ)
๐ซ๐ท cri
๐ช๐ธ protesta
๐น๐ท protesto
๐ฐ๐ท ํญ์
๐ธ๐ฆ ุงุญุชุฌุงุฌ
๐จ๐ฟ protest
๐ธ๐ฐ protest
๐จ๐ณ ๆ่ฎฎ (kร ngyรฌ)
๐ธ๐ฎ protest
๐ฎ๐ธ mรณtmรฆli
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฝะฐัะฐะทัะปัา
๐ฌ๐ช แแ แแขแแกแขแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ etiraz
๐ฒ๐ฝ protesta
Word origin
The word 'outcry' originated in the late Middle English period, derived from the Old English word 'ลซtcryฬ', which meant 'a loud utterance'. Over time, the meaning evolved to refer to a public expression of disapproval or anger. The concept of outcry has been a fundamental aspect of human society, allowing individuals to voice their opinions and demand change.