der Aufschrei
Translation
outcry, shriek, scream, yell
Examples
Sein Vorschlag löste einen Aufschrei der Empörung aus.
His proposal caused an outcry of indignation.
Ein lauter Aufschrei hallte durch die Nacht.
A loud shriek echoed through the night.
Grammar Patterns
an outcry ((of sth.)) an outcry of sth. An outcry of indignation went through the crowd.
Similar Words
Synonyms: der Schrei, der Proteststurm; Antonyms: das Schweigen, die Zustimmung
Etymology
From `auf-` (up, out) + `Schrei` (scream). Literally an 'up-scream' or 'out-cry', signifying a sudden, loud cry or protest.
Memory Tips
Imagine a crowd getting `auf` (up) on their feet and letting out a `Schrei` (scream) of protest.