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cry meaning and definition
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Definition of cry (noun)
- a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
- "the speaker was interrupted by loud cries from the rear of the audience"
- synonyms: call, outcry, shout, vociferation, yell
- a loud utterance of emotion (especially when inarticulate)
- "a cry of rage"; "a yell of pain"
- synonyms: yell
- a slogan used to rally support for a cause
- "a cry to arms"; "our watchword will be `democracy'"
- synonyms: battle cry, rallying cry, war cry, watchword
- a fit of weeping
- "had a good cry"
- the characteristic utterance of an animal
- "animal cries filled the night"
CRY verb
Definition of cry (verb)
- utter a sudden loud cry
- 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"
- synonyms: weep
- antonym: express joy
- utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
- proclaim or announce in public
- "before we had newspapers, a town crier would cry the news"; "He cried his merchandise in the market square"
- synonyms: blazon out
- demand immediate action
- "This situation is crying for attention"
- utter a characteristic sound
- "The cat was crying"
- bring into a particular state by crying
- "The little boy cried himself to sleep"
Source: Princeton University Wordnet