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cry meaning and definition

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CRY noun

Definition of cry (noun)

  1. a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
  2. a loud utterance of emotion (especially when inarticulate)
    • "a cry of rage"; "a yell of pain"
    • synonyms: yell
  3. a slogan used to rally support for a cause
  4. a fit of weeping
    • "had a good cry"
  5. the characteristic utterance of an animal
    • "animal cries filled the night"

CRY verb

Definition of cry (verb)

  1. utter a sudden loud cry
  2. 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
  3. 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"
    • synonyms: call out, cry out, exclaim, outcry, shout
  4. 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
  5. demand immediate action
    • "This situation is crying for attention"
  6. utter a characteristic sound
    • "The cat was crying"
  7. bring into a particular state by crying
    • "The little boy cried himself to sleep"
Source: Princeton University Wordnet

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