Cry and Outcry

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Cry

Cry noun - A loud vocal expression of strong emotion.

Usage example: a cry of despair arose when the smoke of the bomb blast cleared

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Outcry is a synonym for cry in words topic. In some cases you can use "Outcry" instead the word "Cry" as a noun or a verb, when it comes to topics like clamour, weeping, exclamation, yelling. popular alternative

Nearby Words: crying, cried

Outcry

Outcry noun - A loud utterance; often in protest or opposition.

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Cry is a synonym for outcry in exclamation topic. You can use "Cry" instead the word "Outcry" as a noun or a verb, if it concerns topics such as scream, sound, speech, words. popular alternative

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small	small cry	small outcry
great	great cry	great outcry
little	little cry	little outcry
general	general cry	general outcry
Other adjectives: startled, far.

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