What is the meaning of outcry?

noun

• A loud utterance; often in protest or opposition.
  • usage: "the speaker was interrupted by loud cries from the rear of the audience"
  • synonyms: cry, call, yell, shout, vociferation

verb

• Shout louder than.
  • synonyms: outshout
• Utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy.
  • usage: "`I won!' he exclaimed"; "`Help!' she cried"; "`I'm here,' the mother shouted when she saw her child looking lost"
  • synonyms: exclaim, cry, cry out, call out, shout