Definition of Cry
1. Noun. A loud utterance; often in protest or opposition. "The speaker was interrupted by loud cries from the rear of the audience"
Exact synonyms: Call, Outcry, Shout, Vociferation, Yell
Generic synonyms: Utterance, Vocalization
Specialized synonyms: Bellow, Bellowing, Holla, Holler, Hollering, Hollo, Holloa, Roar, Roaring, Yowl, Blue Murder, Catcall, Clamor, Clamoring, Clamour, Clamouring, Hue And Cry, Halloo, Hoot, Hosanna, Noise, Scream, Screaming, Screech, Screeching, Shriek, Shrieking, Whoop, Battle Cry, Rallying Cry, War Cry, War Whoop, Shouting, Yelling, Yodel, Bird, Boo, Bronx Cheer, Hiss, Hoot, Raspberry, Razz, Razzing, Snort
Derivative terms: Call, Call, Outcry, Shout, Shout, Shout, Yell, Yell
Generic synonyms: Utterance, Vocalization
Specialized synonyms: Bellow, Bellowing, Holla, Holler, Hollering, Hollo, Holloa, Roar, Roaring, Yowl, Blue Murder, Catcall, Clamor, Clamoring, Clamour, Clamouring, Hue And Cry, Halloo, Hoot, Hosanna, Noise, Scream, Screaming, Screech, Screeching, Shriek, Shrieking, Whoop, Battle Cry, Rallying Cry, War Cry, War Whoop, Shouting, Yelling, Yodel, Bird, Boo, Bronx Cheer, Hiss, Hoot, Raspberry, Razz, Razzing, Snort
Derivative terms: Call, Call, Outcry, Shout, Shout, Shout, Yell, Yell
2. Verb. Utter a sudden loud cry. "Sam and Sue cry"; "I yelled to her from the window but she couldn't hear me"
Exact synonyms: Call, Holler, Hollo, Scream, Shout, Shout Out, Squall, Yell
Related verbs: Call, Call Out, Cry Out, Exclaim, Outcry, Shout
Specialized synonyms: Hollo, Hurrah, Halloo, Whoop, Pipe, Pipe Up, Shriek, Shrill, Howl, Roar, Ululate, Wail, Yaup, Yawl, Screak, Screech, Skreak, Skreigh, Squawk
Generic synonyms: Emit, Let Loose, Let Out, Utter
Derivative terms: Call, Holler, Hollering, Hollo, Scream, Screamer, Screaming, Shout, Shouting, Yell, Yell, Yelling
Also: Call Out, Cry Out
Related verbs: Call, Call Out, Cry Out, Exclaim, Outcry, Shout
Specialized synonyms: Hollo, Hurrah, Halloo, Whoop, Pipe, Pipe Up, Shriek, Shrill, Howl, Roar, Ululate, Wail, Yaup, Yawl, Screak, Screech, Skreak, Skreigh, Squawk
Generic synonyms: Emit, Let Loose, Let Out, Utter
Derivative terms: Call, Holler, Hollering, Hollo, Scream, Screamer, Screaming, Shout, Shouting, Yell, Yell, Yelling
Also: Call Out, Cry Out
3. Noun. A loud utterance of emotion (especially when inarticulate). "A yell of pain"
Exact synonyms: Yell
Generic synonyms: Utterance, Vocalization
Specialized synonyms: Complaint
Derivative terms: Yell
Generic synonyms: Utterance, Vocalization
Specialized synonyms: Complaint
Derivative terms: Yell
4. Verb. Shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain. "The girl in the wheelchair wept with frustration when she could not get up the stairs"
Exact synonyms: Weep
Specialized synonyms: Mewl, Pule, Wail, Whimper, Bawl, Tear, Sob, Blub, Blubber, Sniffle, Snivel, Snuffle
Generic synonyms: Express Emotion, Express Feelings
Derivative terms: Crier, Crying, Weeper, Weeper, Weeping
Antonyms: Laugh
Specialized synonyms: Mewl, Pule, Wail, Whimper, Bawl, Tear, Sob, Blub, Blubber, Sniffle, Snivel, Snuffle
Generic synonyms: Express Emotion, Express Feelings
Derivative terms: Crier, Crying, Weeper, Weeper, Weeping
Antonyms: Laugh
5. Noun. A slogan used to rally support for a cause. "Our watchword will be `democracy'"
Exact synonyms: Battle Cry, Rallying Cry, War Cry, Watchword
Generic synonyms: Catchword, Motto, Shibboleth, Slogan
Generic synonyms: Catchword, Motto, Shibboleth, Slogan
6. Verb. Utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy. "They cry that there was a traffic accident "; "`I'm here,' the mother shouted when she saw her child looking lost"
Exact synonyms: Call Out, Cry Out, Exclaim, Outcry, Shout
Specialized synonyms: Gee, Aah, Ooh
Related verbs: Call, Holler, Hollo, Scream, Shout, Shout Out, Squall, Yell, Call Out
Generic synonyms: Express, Give Tongue To, Utter, Verbalise, Verbalize
Derivative terms: Exclaiming, Exclamation, Exclamatory, Shout
Specialized synonyms: Gee, Aah, Ooh
Related verbs: Call, Holler, Hollo, Scream, Shout, Shout Out, Squall, Yell, Call Out
Generic synonyms: Express, Give Tongue To, Utter, Verbalise, Verbalize
Derivative terms: Exclaiming, Exclamation, Exclamatory, Shout
7. Noun. A fit of weeping. "Had a good cry"
8. Verb. Proclaim or announce in public. "He cried his merchandise in the market square"
9. Noun. The characteristic utterance of an animal. "Animal cries filled the night"
Generic synonyms: Sound
Specialized synonyms: Baa, Bark, Bay, Bleat, Bray, Cackle, Caterwaul, Caw, Cheep, Peep, Cluck, Clucking, Coo, Crow, Gobble, Growl, Growling, Honk, Howl, Meow, Mew, Miaou, Miaow, Miaul, Moo, Neigh, Nicker, Whicker, Whinny, Roar, Yelp, Yelping, Yip
Specialized synonyms: Baa, Bark, Bay, Bleat, Bray, Cackle, Caterwaul, Caw, Cheep, Peep, Cluck, Clucking, Coo, Crow, Gobble, Growl, Growling, Honk, Howl, Meow, Mew, Miaou, Miaow, Miaul, Moo, Neigh, Nicker, Whicker, Whinny, Roar, Yelp, Yelping, Yip
10. Verb. Demand immediate action. "This situation is crying for attention"
11. Verb. Utter a characteristic sound. "The meadows cry with animals "; "The cat was crying"
12. Verb. Bring into a particular state by crying. "The little boy cried himself to sleep"
Definition of Cry
1. v. i. To make a loud call or cry; to call or exclaim vehemently or earnestly; to shout; to vociferate; to proclaim; to pray; to implore.
2. v. t. To utter loudly; to call out; to shout; to sound abroad; to declare publicly.
3. n. A loud utterance; especially, the inarticulate sound produced by one of the lower animals; as, the cry of hounds; the cry of wolves.
Definition of Cry
1. to weep [v CRIED, CRYING, CRIES] : CRYINGLY [adv] - See also: weep
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