Outcrying: meaning, definitions and examples
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outcrying
[ aʊtˈkraɪɪŋ ]
public response
Outcrying refers to the act of expressing strong public emotion or protest, often in response to a particular event or circumstance. It is used to convey feelings of outrage, distress, or a demand for change. The term is often associated with social justice movements and public demonstrations.
Synonyms
complaining, demonstrating, lamenting, protesting.
Examples of usage
- The community was outcrying against the new policy changes.
- Citizens began outcrying after the incident went public.
- The outcrying from the audience echoed in the halls of the legislature.
- Activists were outcrying for climate change action at the rally.
Translations
Translations of the word "outcrying" in other languages:
🇵🇹 clamor
- grito
- protesto
🇮🇳 उद्घोषण
- विरोध
- शोर
🇩🇪 Lärm
- Aufschrei
- Protest
🇮🇩 teriakan
- protes
- jeritan
🇺🇦 крик
- протест
- вигук
🇵🇱 krzyk
- protest
- wołanie
🇯🇵 叫び
- 抗議
- 騒音
🇫🇷 cri
- protestation
- clameur
🇪🇸 grito
- protesta
- clamor
🇹🇷 haykırma
- protesto
- feryat
🇰🇷 외침
- 항의
- 고함
🇸🇦 صراخ
- احتجاج
- ضجة
🇨🇿 výkřik
- protest
- hluk
🇸🇰 výkrik
- protest
- hluk
🇨🇳 呼喊
- 抗议
- 巨响
🇸🇮 klic
- protest
- krik
🇮🇸 kall
- mótmæli
- hávaði
🇰🇿 дауысы
- наразылық
- шу
🇬🇪 ეწვევა
- პროტესტი
- შეძახილი
🇦🇿 hayqırış
- etiraz
- səs
🇲🇽 grito
- protesta
- clamor
Etymology
The word 'outcrying' is derived from the combination of 'outcry,' which originates from the Old English 'ūtcyrigan,' meaning to cry out or shout, and the action suffix '-ing.' The term 'outcry' itself has been used since the 14th century, representing a loud call for attention or protest. Over time, the meaning evolved to encompass a wider range of emotional expressions, particularly in public settings, where individuals or groups vocalize their discontent or demand for change. 'Outcrying' as a verb captures this evolving nuance, emphasizing the active process of expressing outrage or concern in response to societal issues. The rise of social media platforms has also influenced the prevalence of the term, as individuals increasingly use their voices to call for justice, raising awareness about various causes.