outcry

BrE /ˈaʊtkraɪ/ AmE /ˈaʊtkraɪ/

noun en → es

1 PROTEST [singular] B2

an expression of strong disapproval or anger, often in the form of a public protest

protesto, clamor de indignación

  • a/an outcry over/against something

Collocations an outcry against injustice · public outcry

  • There was an outcry when the government announced its new tax laws.

    Hubo un clamor de indignación cuando el gobierno anunció sus nuevas leyes tributarias.

2 SHOUT [singular] B1

a loud shout or cry, often in response to something shocking or alarming

grito, alarido

  • an outcry at/over something

Collocations an outcry over a tragedy · a sudden outcry from the crowd

  • There was an outcry when the news of the accident broke.

    Hubo un grito cuando se supo del accidente.