outcry

out·cry

?out?krī/

noun

noun: outcry; plural noun: outcries

1. an exclamation or shout.

   "an outcry of spontaneous passion"

   synonyms:

   shout, exclamation, cry, yell, howl, roar, scream; informalholler "an outcry of passion"

   • a strong expression of public disapproval or anger.

     "the public outcry over the bombing"

     synonyms:

     protest(s), protestation(s), complaints, objections, furor, fuss, commotion, uproar, outbursts, opposition, dissent; More informalhullabaloo, ballyhoo, ructions, stink "public outcry"

e.g., There was a lot of public outcry over his racial comments.