cry | English to English Dictionary

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cry

(kr/aI/ )

a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition(noun.communication)

Synonym:
call, outcry, shout, vociferation, yell

source: wordnet30
a loud utterance of emotion (especially when inarticulate)(noun.communication)

Example:
A cry of rage.

Synonym:
yell

source: wordnet30
a slogan used to rally support for a cause(noun.communication)

Example:
A cry to arms.

Synonym:
battle cry, rallying cry, war cry, watchword

source: wordnet30
a fit of weeping(noun.communication)

Example:
Had a good cry.

source: wordnet30
the characteristic utterance of an animal(noun.event)

source: wordnet30
A loud utterance; especially, the inarticulate sound produced by one of the lower animals; as, the cry of hounds; the cry of wolves.(noun)

source: webster1913

utter a sudden loud cry(verb.communication)

Synonym:
call, holler, hollo, scream, shout, shout out, squall, yell

source: wordnet30
shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain(verb.body)

Synonym:
weep
Antonym:
express joy, express mirth, laugh

source: wordnet30
utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy(verb.communication)

Synonym:
call out, cry out, exclaim, outcry, shout

source: wordnet30
proclaim or announce in public(verb.communication)

Example:
Before we had newspapers, a town crier would cry the news.

Synonym:
blazon out

source: wordnet30
demand immediate action(verb.consumption)

Example:
This situation is crying for attention.

source: wordnet30
utter a characteristic sound(verb.communication)

Example:
The cat was crying.

source: wordnet30
bring into a particular state by crying(verb.body)

source: wordnet30
To make a loud call or cry; to call or exclaim vehemently or earnestly; to shout; to vociferate; to proclaim; to pray; to implore.(verb)

source: webster1913
To utter loudly; to call out; to shout; to sound abroad; to declare publicly.(verb)

source: webster1913