Word parts out- + cry Pronunciation (UK) (US) enPR: outʹkrī, IPA (key): /ˈaʊtkraɪ/ Audio (US)(file) Noun Singular outcry Plural outcries (countable) An outcry is a large uproar or a loud cry. When the fans saw their favorite idol on stage, they made a large outcry. (countable) An outcry is a strong protest. The proposal resulted in a public outcry.Wikiwand - on Seamless Wikipedia browsing. On steroids.Remove ads