cry
noun
1. a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
Similar word(s): call, outcry, shout, vociferation, yell
Definition categories: communication, utterance, vocalization
2. a loud utterance of emotion (especially when inarticulate)
- a cry of rage
Similar word(s): yell
Definition categories: communication, utterance, vocalization
3. a slogan used to rally support for a cause
- a cry to arms
Similar word(s): watchword
Definition categories: communication, catchword, motto, shibboleth, slogan
4. a fit of weeping
- had a good cry
Definition categories: communication, blowup, ebullition, effusion, gush, outburst
5. the characteristic utterance of an animal
Definition categories: event, sound
Sentences with cry as a noun:
- After we broke up, I retreated to my room for a good cry.
- I heard a cry from afar.
- a battle cry
- "Woof" is the cry of a dog, while "neigh" is the cry of a horse.
verb
1. utter a sudden loud cry
Similar word(s): call, holler, hollo, scream, shout, squall, yell
Definition categories: communication, emit, utter
2. shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain
Similar word(s): weep
Definition categories: body
3. utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
Similar word(s): exclaim, outcry, shout
Definition categories: communication, express, utter, verbalise, verbalize
4. proclaim or announce in public
- before we had newspapers, a town crier would cry the news
Definition categories: communication, announce, denote
5. demand immediate action
- This situation is crying for attention
Definition categories: consumption, need, require, want
6. utter a characteristic sound
- The cat was crying
Definition categories: communication, emit, utter
7. bring into a particular state by crying
Definition categories: body, alter, change, modify
Sentences with cry as a verb:
- That sad movie always makes me cry.
- to cry oneself to sleep
- to cry goods