scream vs outcry

scream and outcry both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
scream	Yes	No	Yes	No
outcry	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, outcry is a hypernym of scream; that is, outcry is a word with a broader meaning than scream:

Other hypernyms of scream include call, cry, shout, vociferation, yell.

scream (noun)	outcry (noun)
sharp piercing cry	a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
a joke that seems extremely funny
a high-pitched noise resembling a human cry

scream (verb)	outcry (verb)
utter a sudden loud cry	utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
utter or declare in a very loud voice	shout louder than
make a loud, piercing sound