Hue and cry

noun

A loud protest or public expression of anger and disapproval.

There was a hue and cry over the new traffic laws.
Visual representation of "hue and cry" - A loud protest or public expression of anger and disapproval

Often appears as...

  • raise a hue and cry
  • cause a hue and cry
noun

A public call to catch a criminal.

The town raised a hue and cry to catch the thief.
Visual representation of "hue and cry" - A public call to catch a criminal

Often appears as...

  • raise a hue and cry
  • hue and cry for justice

Usage tips

Formal

Historical

noun

A loud protest or public expression of anger and disapproval.

There was a hue and cry over the new traffic laws.
Visual representation of "hue and cry" - A loud protest or public expression of anger and disapproval

Often appears as...

  • raise a hue and cry
  • cause a hue and cry
noun

A public call to catch a criminal.

The town raised a hue and cry to catch the thief.
Visual representation of "hue and cry" - A public call to catch a criminal

Often appears as...

  • raise a hue and cry
  • hue and cry for justice

Usage tips

Formal

Historical

Definition 1 of 2
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Public Outrage

Used to describe collective public anger about a situation or decision.

Illustration for Public Outrage
A hue and cry erupted when the park was closed for private events.
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Metaphoric Expression

Metaphorically paints a picture of a large, noisy group expressing dissatisfaction.

Illustration for Metaphoric Expression
The new policy was met with a huge hue and cry from the community.
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Can be Political

Often appears in political or social justice contexts, signaling widespread disapproval.

Illustration for Can be Political
There was a hue and cry among the voters after the tax increase was announced.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Public Outrage

Used to describe collective public anger about a situation or decision.

Illustration for Public Outrage
A hue and cry erupted when the park was closed for private events.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Metaphoric Expression

Metaphorically paints a picture of a large, noisy group expressing dissatisfaction.

Illustration for Metaphoric Expression
The new policy was met with a huge hue and cry from the community.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Can be Political

Often appears in political or social justice contexts, signaling widespread disapproval.

Illustration for Can be Political
There was a hue and cry among the voters after the tax increase was announced.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Public Outrage

Used to describe collective public anger about a situation or decision.

Illustration for Public Outrage
A hue and cry erupted when the park was closed for private events.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Metaphoric Expression

Metaphorically paints a picture of a large, noisy group expressing dissatisfaction.

Illustration for Metaphoric Expression
The new policy was met with a huge hue and cry from the community.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Can be Political

Often appears in political or social justice contexts, signaling widespread disapproval.

Illustration for Can be Political
There was a hue and cry among the voters after the tax increase was announced.
Visual representation of the word "Hue and cry"

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