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outcry
noun
verb
A loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
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ˈaʊtkɹaɪ
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noun
A loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
“The speaker was interrupted by loud cries from the rear of the audience”
verb
Utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
“‘I won!’ he exclaimed”
verb
Shout louder than
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The speaker was interrupted by loud cries from the rear of the audience
‘I won!’ he exclaimed
‘Help!’ she cried
‘I'm here,’ the mother shouted when she saw her child looking lost
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