outcries
Loud collective protests
Outcries is the plural of outcry—loud expressions of protest, anger, or distress.
Public outcries follow controversial decisions or revelations of wrongdoing: The policy sparked outcries from civil liberties groups.
The word suggests collective vocal opposition rather than individual complaint.
Denial of fair treatment
- resentmentPersistent bitter displeasure
- angerIntense hostile emotion
- furyIntense violent anger
- wrathFierce, punishing anger
umbrage · displeasure · outrage · condemnation · censure · reproach · disapproval · scorn
Loud persistent noise
howl · roar · bellow · holler · exclamation · vociferation · shriek · wail
Public displays of opinion
- ralliesGathers or recovers
- marchesCoordinated rhythmic walking
- boycottsOrganized refusals to purchase
- strikesRefusals to work collectively
sit-ins · picketing · petitions · civil disobedience · resistance · activism · solidarity · advocacy
injustice
Denial of fair treatment
- resentmentPersistent bitter displeasure
- angerIntense hostile emotion
- furyIntense violent anger
wrath · umbrage · displeasure · outrage · condemnation · censure · reproach · disapproval · scorn · contempt
clamor
Loud persistent noise
yell · howl · roar · bellow · holler · exclamation · vociferation · shriek · wail · lamentation
demonstrations
Public displays of opinion
strikes · sit-ins · picketing · petitions · civil disobedience · resistance · activism · solidarity · advocacy · campaigns
- outcriesscreams, shouts, yells, howls, wails
- loud noisesnoise, bang, crash, roar, boom
- complaintscomplaint, complain, complaints, complaint form, complaint letter
- demandsdemands, requires, needs, wants, requirement
outcriesacceptance
Consent to receive
acquiescence · silence · compliance · apathy · indifference
outcriescalm
Free from agitation
composure · equanimity · serenity · tranquility · placidity
crying, cries, outcry, cried, crier, criers, decried, decrying, decries