Outcries Meaning in English
word · lemma: outcry
ˈaʊtˌkɹaɪz
OWT-kryz
ˈaʊtkɹaɪz
OWT-kryz
Definition
Strong public expressions of anger or protest, often in response to something unfair or shocking.
Usage & Nuances
Mainly used in formal or news contexts. Usually plural; refers to collective public reactions. Typical collocations: 'public outcries', 'outcries against'. Different from 'shouts' (individual loud sounds). Not common in casual speech.
Spanish: protestas - clamoresPortuguese (BR): protestos - clamoresPortuguese (PT): protestos - clamoresChinese (Simplified): 抗议 - 呼声Chinese (Traditional): 抗議 - 呼聲Hindi: प्रदर्शन - विरोधArabic: صرخات احتجاج - احتجاجاتBengali: প্রচণ্ড প্রতিবাদ - জনরোষRussian: возмущения - общественный протестJapanese: 抗議の声 - 世論の非難Vietnamese: phản đối mạnh mẽ - làn sóng phản đốiKorean: 항의 - 분노의 목소리Turkish: tepki - protestoUrdu: احتجاجات - عوامی شورIndonesian: protes keras - seruan keberatan
Example Sentences
The government's decision led to outcries from the public.
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There were loud outcries against the unfair law.
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Media reported many outcries after the price increase.
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Despite the outcries, the company refused to change its policy.
natural
The video sparked international outcries about animal rights.
natural
After years of outcries, the law was finally changed.
natural