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cry
/kraɪ/
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  1. verb
    utter a sudden loud cry

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    call holler hollo scream shout shout out squall yell
  2. verb
    utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy

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    call out cry out exclaim outcry shout
  3. verb
    shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain

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    weep
    Opposite:
    laugh
  4. noun
    a slogan used to rally support for a cause
    "a cry to arms"

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    battle cry rallying cry war cry watchword
  5. noun
    a loud utterance of emotion (especially when inarticulate)
    "a cry of rage"

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    yell
  6. noun
    a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition

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    call outcry shout vociferation yell
  7. verb
    proclaim or announce in public
    "before we had newspapers, a town crier would cry the news"

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    blazon out
    type of:
    denote announce
  8. noun
    a fit of weeping
    "had a good cry"
  9. verb
    bring into a particular state by crying
    type of:
    modify alter change
  10. verb
    demand immediate action
    "This situation is crying for attention"
    type of:
    want require need
  11. noun
    the characteristic utterance of an animal
    type of:
    sound
  12. verb
    utter a characteristic sound
    "The cat was crying"
Examples of cry
  • "a cry to arms"
  • "a cry of rage"
  • "before we had newspapers, a town crier would cry the news"
  • "had a good cry"
  • "This situation is crying for attention"
  • "The cat was crying"
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