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outcry |
2 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Outcry \Out"cry`\, n. 1. A vehement or loud cry; a cry of distress, alarm, opposition, or detestation; clamor. 2. Sale at public auction. --Massinger. Thackeray. From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: outcry n : a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition; "the speaker was interrupted by loud cries from the rear of the audience" [syn: {cry}, {call}, {yell}, {shout}, {vociferation}] v 1: shout louder than [syn: {outshout}] 2: utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy; "I won!" he exlaimed [syn: {exclaim}, {cry}, {cry out}, {call out}, {shout}]
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