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Outcry (Noun)

A loud utterance; often in protest or opposition; "the speaker was interrupted by loud cries from the rear of the audience".

Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.

The sudden announcement of the hospital's closure sparked an outcry from the local community, who rallied together to protest the decision.
Her inflammatory comments about immigration policy sparked a national outcry, with many calling for her resignation.
The news of the company's plan to clear-cut the old growth forest was met with an outcry from environmentalists, who camped out to protest the move.
When the school board announced the cutbacks to the music program, an outcry from parents and students forced them to reconsider.
The decision to raise the highway tolls without consulting the public led to a massive outcry, with commuters expressing frustration and disbelief at the sudden price hike.