What is another word for outcries?

Pronunciation: [ˈa͡ʊtkɹa͡ɪz] (IPA)

Outcries are often associated with loud and emotional protests against a particular issue or situation. However, there are many synonyms for this word that can be used to convey similar meanings, such as protests, objections, grievances, complaints, clamor, vociferation, and uproar. These words are all commonly used to describe a strong expression of dissatisfaction or frustration with a particular event or circumstance. Whether used in a political, social, or personal context, these synonyms can be used to effectively communicate a message of dissent or disagreement, and to express the importance of speaking out against injustice or unfairness.

What are the hypernyms for Outcries?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Outcries

He watched them go on board, saw the English sailors rise to receive them, and heard the eager outcries of the squaw as she felt of their garments and went about the deck of the little craft, while Pocahontas explained as far as her own knowledge went, the meaning of anchor and sail, of cooking utensils and muskets.
"The Princess Pocahontas"
Virginia Watson
The herd of slaves who came out of Egypt could not be trusted to stand fast in battle; and what a defeat would have done with them we may judge by their outcries at the very sight of Pharaoh.
"The Expositor's Bible: The Book of Exodus"
G. A. Chadwick
From all sides came threatening outcries.
"In Desert and Wilderness"
Henryk Sienkiewicz

Famous quotes with Outcries

  • What outcries pluck me from my naked bed And chill my throbbing heart with trembling fear.
    Thomas Kyd
  • Pleasant, berries in the time of harvest; Also pleasant, wheat upon the stalk. Pleasant the sun moving in the firmament; Also pleasant the retaliators of outcries.
    Taliesin

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