screech vs outcry

screech and outcry both are nouns.

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

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

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

screech (noun)	outcry (noun)
sharp piercing cry	a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
a high-pitched noise resembling a human cry

screech (verb)	outcry (verb)
utter a harsh abrupt scream	utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
make a high-pitched, screeching noise	shout louder than