Meaning of the word outcry in English

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outcry

US /ˈaʊt.kraɪ/
UK /ˈaʊt.kraɪ/

Noun

a strong public expression of protest or disapproval

Example:
The decision caused a public outcry.
There was an immediate outcry from human rights groups.