Explanation and meaning of cry.

cry

/kraɪ/

Synonyms of cry Antonyms of cry Examples of cry Usage of cry Parts of cry Definition that contains cry Words sounding like cry Explanation of cry

verb
utter a sudden loud cry
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call holler hollo scream shout shout out squall yell

type of:
utter let loose let out emit
verb
utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
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call out cry out exclaim outcry shout

type of:
express verbalize verbalise utter give tongue to
verb
shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain
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weep

Opposite:

laugh

type of:
express emotion express feelings
noun
a slogan used to rally support for a cause
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"a cry to arms"

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battle cry rallying cry war cry watchword

type of:
shibboleth catchword motto slogan
noun
a loud utterance of emotion (especially when inarticulate)
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"a cry of rage"

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yell

type of:
vocalization utterance
noun
a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
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call outcry shout vociferation yell

type of:
vocalization utterance
verb
proclaim or announce in public
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"before we had newspapers, a town crier would cry the news"

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blazon out

type of:
denote announce
noun
a fit of weeping
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"had a good cry"

type of:
blowup gush effusion outburst ebullition
verb
bring into a particular state by crying
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type of:
modify alter change
verb
demand immediate action
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"This situation is crying for attention"

type of:
want require need
noun
the characteristic utterance of an animal
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type of:
sound
verb
utter a characteristic sound
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"The cat was crying"

type of:
let out emit let loose utter

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