How to pronounce "cry"

• "cry" pronounced in English.

Meanings and definitions 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:

• cry
• outcry
• call
• yell
• shout
• vociferation

Noun

a loud utterance of emotion (especially when inarticulate); "a cry of rage"; "a yell of pain"

Synonyms:

• cry
• yell

Noun

a slogan used to rally support for a cause; "a cry to arms"; "our watchword will be `democracy'"

Synonyms:

• war cry
• rallying cry
• battle cry
• cry
• watchword

Noun

a fit of weeping; "had a good cry"

Synonyms:

• cry

Noun

the characteristic utterance of an animal; "animal cries filled the night"

Synonyms:

• cry

Verb

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"

Synonyms:

• shout
• shout out
• cry
• call
• yell
• scream
• holler
• hollo
• squall

Verb

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:

• cry
• weep

Verb

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:

• exclaim
• cry
• cry out
• outcry
• call out
• shout

Verb

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:

• cry
• blazon out

Verb

demand immediate action; "This situation is crying for attention"

Synonyms:

• cry

Verb

utter a characteristic sound; "The cat was crying"

Synonyms:

• cry

Verb

bring into a particular state by crying; "The little boy cried himself to sleep"

Synonyms:

• cry