upcry

/ˈʌpkaɪ/

Definitions

1. verb

to cry out in a loud, sorrowful, or angry manner

“After the news of the accident, she began to upcry, drawing attention to the tragedy.”

2. noun

a loud, sorrowful, or angry cry

“The upcry filled the entire auditorium, and the speaker had to pause to let the audience calm down.”

Synonyms

  • lamentation
  • lamento
  • outcry

Antonyms

  • quiet
  • silence