Cry

verb

kraɪ

Noun

a slogan used to rally support for a cause
“a cry to arms”
Similar:Watchword
Type of:ShibbolethCatchwordMotto
a loud utterance of emotion (especially when inarticulate)
“a cry of rage”
Similar:Yell
Type of:VocalizationUtterance
a fit of weeping
“had a good cry”
Type of:BlowupGushEffusion
a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
Similar:CallOutcryShoutVociferationYell
Type of:VocalizationUtterance
the characteristic utterance of an animal
Type of:Sound

proclaim or announce in public
“before we had newspapers, a town crier would cry the news”
Type of:DenoteAnnounce
utter a sudden loud cry
Similar:Call Holler HolloScreamShout
Type of:UtterEmit
demand immediate action
“This situation is crying for attention”
Type of:WantRequireNeed
utter a characteristic sound
“The cat was crying”
Type of:EmitUtter
utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
Similar:ExclaimOutcryShout
Type of:ExpressVerbalizeVerbalise
shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain
Similar:Weep
bring into a particular state by crying
Type of:ModifyAlterChange