Cry
[n] a fit of weeping; "had a good cry"
[n] a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition; "the speaker was interrupted by loud cries from the rear of the audience"
[n] a loud utterance of emotion (especially when inarticulate); "a cry of rage"; "a yell of pain"
[n] a slogan used to rally support for a cause; "a cry to arms"
[n] the characteristic utterance of an animal; "animal cries filled the night"
[v] shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain; "She cried bitterly when she heard the news of his death"; "The girl in the wheelchair wept with frustration when she could not get up the stairs"
[v] bring into a particular state by crying; "The little boy cried himself to sleep"
[v] utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy; "`I won!' he exclaimed"; "`Help!' she cried"; "`I'm here,' the mother shouted when she saw her child looking lost"
[v] utter a sudden loud cry; "she cried with pain when the doctor inserted the needle"; "I yelled to her from the window but she couldn't hear me"
[v] proclaim or announce in public; "before we had newspapers, a town cryer would cry the news"; "He cried his merchandise in the market square"
[v] utter a characteristic sound; "The cat was crying"
[v] demand immediate action; "This situation is crying for attention"
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Synonyms
blazon out, call, call out, cry out, exclaim, outcry, outcry, shout, shout, vociferation, weep, yell
Related Terms
adjuration, advertise, alleluia, animal noise, appeal, applaud, applause, ballyhoo, bark, barking, battle cry, bawl, bawling, bay, bell, bellow, bemoan, beseechment, bewail, bid, birdcall, blare, blare forth, blat, blate, blaze, blaze abroad, blazon, blaz