n. /owt"kruy'/ ; v. , /owt'kruy"/ , n. , pl. outcries , v. , outcried, outcrying .
n.
1. a strong and usually public expression of protest, indignation, or the like.
2. a crying out.
3. loud clamor.
4. an auction.
v.t.
5. to outdo in crying; cry louder than.
[ 1350-1400; ME; see OUT-, CRY ]
Syn. 3. uproar, commotion.