shouting vs outcry

shouting and outcry both are nouns.

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

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

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

shouting (noun)	outcry (noun)
encouragement in the form of cheers from spectators	a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
uttering a loud inarticulate cry as of pain or excitement

shouting (verb)	outcry (verb)
	utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
	shout louder than