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outcry vs scream

scream vs outcry

outcry and scream both are nouns.

outcry and scream both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
outcry Yes No Yes No
scream Yes No Yes No
As nouns, scream is a hyponym of outcry; that is, scream is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than outcry:
  • outcry: a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
  • scream: sharp piercing cry
Other hyponyms of outcry include bellow, bellowing, holla, holler, hollering, hollo, holloa, roar, roaring, yowl, blue murder, catcall, clamor, clamoring, clamour, clamouring, hue and cry, halloo, hoot, hosanna, noise, screaming, screech, screeching, shriek, shrieking, whoop, battle cry, rallying cry, war cry, war whoop, shouting, yelling, yodel, bird, boo, Bronx cheer, hiss, hoot, raspberry, razz, razzing, snort.
outcry (noun) scream (noun)
a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition sharp piercing cry
a joke that seems extremely funny
a high-pitched noise resembling a human cry
outcry (verb) scream (verb)
utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy utter a sudden loud cry
shout louder than utter or declare in a very loud voice
make a loud, piercing sound
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