CRY as NOUN

1. Meaning
   • a fit of weeping
   Usage Example(s)
   • had a good cry
   Hypernyms(s) cry is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • effusion (what does effusion mean?)
   • gush (what does gush mean?)
   • outburst (what does outburst mean?)
   • blowup (what does blowup mean?)
   • ebullition (what does ebullition mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • cry (what does cry mean?)
   • weep (what does weep mean?)
2. Meaning
   • a loud utterance
   • often in protest or opposition
   Synonym(s)
   • call (what does call mean?)
   • outcry (what does outcry mean?)
   • shout (what does shout mean?)
   • vociferation (what does vociferation mean?)
   • yell (what does yell mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • the speaker was interrupted by loud cries from the rear of the audience
   Hypernyms(s) cry is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • utterance (what does utterance mean?)
   • vocalization (what does vocalization mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • bellow (what does bellow mean?)
   • bellowing (what does bellowing mean?)
   • holla (what does holla mean?)
   • holler (what does holler mean?)
   • hollering (what does hollering mean?)
   • hollo (what does hollo mean?)
   • holloa (what does holloa mean?)
   • roar (what does roar mean?)
   • roaring (what does roaring mean?)
   • yowl (what does yowl mean?)
   • blue murder (what does blue murder mean?)
   • catcall (what does catcall mean?)
   • clamor (what does clamor mean?)
   • clamoring (what does clamoring mean?)
   • clamour (what does clamour mean?)
   • clamouring (what does clamouring mean?)
   • hue and cry (what does hue and cry mean?)
   • halloo (what does halloo mean?)
   • hoot (what does hoot mean?)
   • hosanna (what does hosanna mean?)
   • noise (what does noise mean?)
   • scream (what does scream mean?)
   • screaming (what does screaming mean?)
   • shriek (what does shriek mean?)
   • shrieking (what does shrieking mean?)
   • screech (what does screech mean?)
   • screeching (what does screeching mean?)
   • whoop (what does whoop mean?)
   • war cry (what does war cry mean?)
   • war whoop (what does war whoop mean?)
   • rallying cry (what does rallying cry mean?)
   • battle cry (what does battle cry mean?)
   • yelling (what does yelling mean?)
   • shouting (what does shouting mean?)
   • yodel (what does yodel mean?)
   • boo (what does boo mean?)
   • hoot (what does hoot mean?)
   • Bronx cheer (what does Bronx cheer mean?)
   • hiss (what does hiss mean?)
   • raspberry (what does raspberry mean?)
   • razzing (what does razzing mean?)
   • snort (what does snort mean?)
   • bird (what does bird mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • exclaim (what does exclaim mean?)
   • cry (what does cry mean?)
   • cry out (what does cry out mean?)
   • outcry (what does outcry mean?)
   • call out (what does call out mean?)
   • shout (what does shout mean?)
   • shout (what does shout mean?)
   • shout out (what does shout out mean?)
   • cry (what does cry mean?)
   • call (what does call mean?)
   • yell (what does yell mean?)
   • scream (what does scream mean?)
   • holler (what does holler mean?)
   • hollo (what does hollo mean?)
   • squall (what does squall mean?)
   • shout (what does shout mean?)
   • shout (what does shout mean?)
   • shout out (what does shout out mean?)
   • cry (what does cry mean?)
   • call (what does call mean?)
   • yell (what does yell mean?)
   • scream (what does scream mean?)
   • holler (what does holler mean?)
   • hollo (what does hollo mean?)
   • squall (what does squall mean?)
   • yell (what does yell mean?)
   • scream (what does scream mean?)
   • shout (what does shout mean?)
   • shout out (what does shout out mean?)
   • cry (what does cry mean?)
   • call (what does call mean?)
   • yell (what does yell mean?)
   • scream (what does scream mean?)
   • holler (what does holler mean?)
   • hollo (what does hollo mean?)
   • squall (what does squall mean?)
   • call (what does call mean?)
   • outshout (what does outshout mean?)
   • outcry (what does outcry mean?)
   • shout (what does shout mean?)
   • shout out (what does shout out mean?)
   • cry (what does cry mean?)
   • call (what does call mean?)
   • yell (what does yell mean?)
   • scream (what does scream mean?)
   • holler (what does holler mean?)
   • hollo (what does hollo mean?)
   • squall (what does squall mean?)
3. Meaning
   • a loud utterance of emotion (especially when inarticulate)
   Synonym(s)
   • yell (what does yell mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • a cry of rage
   • a yell of pain
   Hypernyms(s) cry is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • utterance (what does utterance mean?)
   • vocalization (what does vocalization mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • complaint (what does complaint mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • shout (what does shout mean?)
   • shout out (what does shout out mean?)
   • cry (what does cry mean?)
   • call (what does call mean?)
   • yell (what does yell mean?)
   • scream (what does scream mean?)
   • holler (what does holler mean?)
   • hollo (what does hollo mean?)
   • squall (what does squall mean?)
   • shout (what does shout mean?)
   • shout out (what does shout out mean?)
   • cry (what does cry mean?)
   • call (what does call mean?)
   • yell (what does yell mean?)
   • scream (what does scream mean?)
   • holler (what does holler mean?)
   • hollo (what does hollo mean?)
   • squall (what does squall mean?)
4. Meaning
   • a slogan used to rally support for a cause
   Synonym(s)
   • battle cry (what does battle cry mean?)
   • rallying cry (what does rallying cry mean?)
   • war cry (what does war cry mean?)
   • watchword (what does watchword mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • a cry to arms
   • our watchword will be `democracy”
   Hypernyms(s) cry is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • motto (what does motto mean?)
   • slogan (what does slogan mean?)
   • catchword (what does catchword mean?)
   • shibboleth (what does shibboleth mean?)
5. Meaning
   • the characteristic utterance of an animal
   Usage Example(s)
   • animal cries filled the night
   Hypernyms(s) cry is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • sound (what does sound mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • baa (what does baa mean?)
   • bark (what does bark mean?)
   • bay (what does bay mean?)
   • bleat (what does bleat mean?)
   • bray (what does bray mean?)
   • cackle (what does cackle mean?)
   • caterwaul (what does caterwaul mean?)
   • caw (what does caw mean?)
   • cheep (what does cheep mean?)
   • peep (what does peep mean?)
   • cluck (what does cluck mean?)
   • coo (what does coo mean?)
   • crow (what does crow mean?)
   • gobble (what does gobble mean?)
   • growl (what does growl mean?)
   • growling (what does growling mean?)
   • honk (what does honk mean?)
   • howl (what does howl mean?)
   • meow (what does meow mean?)
   • mew (what does mew mean?)
   • miaou (what does miaou mean?)
   • miaow (what does miaow mean?)
   • moo (what does moo mean?)
   • neigh (what does neigh mean?)
   • nicker (what does nicker mean?)
   • whicker (what does whicker mean?)
   • whinny (what does whinny mean?)
   • roar (what does roar mean?)
   • yelp (what does yelp mean?)
   • yelping (what does yelping mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • cry (what does cry mean?)

CRY as VERB

1. Meaning
   • shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain
   Synonym(s)
   • weep (what does weep mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • 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
   Hypernyms(s) cry is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • express emotion (what does express emotion mean?)
   • express feelings (what does express feelings mean?)
   Antonym(s)
   • laugh (what does laugh mean?)
   • express joy (what does express joy mean?)
   • express mirth (what does express mirth mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • wail (what does wail mean?)
   • whimper (what does whimper mean?)
   • mewl (what does mewl mean?)
   • pule (what does pule mean?)
   • bawl (what does bawl mean?)
   • tear (what does tear mean?)
   • sob (what does sob mean?)
   • snivel (what does snivel mean?)
   • sniffle (what does sniffle mean?)
   • blubber (what does blubber mean?)
   • blub (what does blub mean?)
   • snuffle (what does snuffle mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • weeper (what does weeper mean?)
   • weeper (what does weeper mean?)
   • crier (what does crier mean?)
   • crying (what does crying mean?)
   • weeping (what does weeping mean?)
   • tears (what does tears mean?)
   • cry (what does cry mean?)
   • weeper (what does weeper mean?)
   • crier (what does crier mean?)
   • crying (what does crying mean?)
   • weeping (what does weeping mean?)
   • tears (what does tears mean?)
2. Meaning
   • bring into a particular state by crying
   Usage Example(s)
   • The little boy cried himself to sleep
   Hypernyms(s) cry is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • change (what does change mean?)
   • alter (what does alter mean?)
   • modify (what does modify mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • crying (what does crying mean?)
   • weeping (what does weeping mean?)
   • tears (what does tears mean?)
3. Meaning
   • utter aloud
   • often with surprise, horror, or joy
   Synonym(s)
   • call out (what does call out mean?)
   • cry out (what does cry out mean?)
   • exclaim (what does exclaim mean?)
   • outcry (what does outcry mean?)
   • shout (what does shout mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • `I won!” he exclaimed
   • `Help!” she cried
   • `I”m here,” the mother shouted when she saw her child looking lost
   Hypernyms(s) cry is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • express (what does express mean?)
   • verbalize (what does verbalize mean?)
   • verbalise (what does verbalise mean?)
   • utter (what does utter mean?)
   • give tongue to (what does give tongue to mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • gee (what does gee mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • cry (what does cry mean?)
   • outcry (what does outcry mean?)
   • call (what does call mean?)
   • yell (what does yell mean?)
   • shout (what does shout mean?)
   • vociferation (what does vociferation mean?)
   • exclamation (what does exclamation mean?)
   • exclaiming (what does exclaiming mean?)
   • exclamation (what does exclamation mean?)
   • exclaiming (what does exclaiming mean?)
4. Meaning
   • utter a sudden loud cry
   Synonym(s)
   • call (what does call mean?)
   • holler (what does holler mean?)
   • hollo (what does hollo mean?)
   • scream (what does scream mean?)
   • shout (what does shout mean?)
   • shout out (what does shout out mean?)
   • squall (what does squall mean?)
   • yell (what does yell mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • she cried with pain when the doctor inserted the needle
   • I yelled to her from the window but she couldn”t hear me
   Hypernyms(s) cry is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • utter (what does utter mean?)
   • emit (what does emit mean?)
   • let out (what does let out mean?)
   • let loose (what does let loose mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • hollo (what does hollo mean?)
   • hurrah (what does hurrah mean?)
   • halloo (what does halloo mean?)
   • whoop (what does whoop mean?)
   • shriek (what does shriek mean?)
   • shrill (what does shrill mean?)
   • pipe up (what does pipe up mean?)
   • pipe (what does pipe mean?)
   • howl (what does howl mean?)
   • ululate (what does ululate mean?)
   • wail (what does wail mean?)
   • roar (what does roar mean?)
   • yawl (what does yawl mean?)
   • squawk (what does squawk mean?)
   • screak (what does screak mean?)
   • skreak (what does skreak mean?)
   • skreigh (what does skreigh mean?)
   • screech (what does screech mean?)
   See Also
   • call out (what does call out mean?)
   • exclaim (what does exclaim mean?)
   • cry (what does cry mean?)
   • cry out (what does cry out mean?)
   • outcry (what does outcry mean?)
   • call out (what does call out mean?)
   • shout (what does shout mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • bellow (what does bellow mean?)
   • bellowing (what does bellowing mean?)
   • holla (what does holla mean?)
   • holler (what does holler mean?)
   • hollering (what does hollering mean?)
   • hollo (what does hollo mean?)
   • holloa (what does holloa mean?)
   • roar (what does roar mean?)
   • roaring (what does roaring mean?)
   • yowl (what does yowl mean?)
   • bellow (what does bellow mean?)
   • bellowing (what does bellowing mean?)
   • holla (what does holla mean?)
   • holler (what does holler mean?)
   • hollering (what does hollering mean?)
   • hollo (what does hollo mean?)
   • holloa (what does holloa mean?)
   • roar (what does roar mean?)
   • roaring (what does roaring mean?)
   • yowl (what does yowl mean?)
   • bellow (what does bellow mean?)
   • bellowing (what does bellowing mean?)
   • holla (what does holla mean?)
   • holler (what does holler mean?)
   • hollering (what does hollering mean?)
   • hollo (what does hollo mean?)
   • holloa (what does holloa mean?)
   • roar (what does roar mean?)
   • roaring (what does roaring mean?)
   • yowl (what does yowl mean?)
   • scream (what does scream mean?)
   • screaming (what does screaming mean?)
   • shriek (what does shriek mean?)
   • shrieking (what does shrieking mean?)
   • screech (what does screech mean?)
   • screeching (what does screeching mean?)
   • screamer (what does screamer mean?)
   • scream (what does scream mean?)
   • screaming (what does screaming mean?)
   • shriek (what does shriek mean?)
   • shrieking (what does shrieking mean?)
   • screech (what does screech mean?)
   • screeching (what does screeching mean?)
   • cry (what does cry mean?)
   • yell (what does yell mean?)
   • cry (what does cry mean?)
   • outcry (what does outcry mean?)
   • call (what does call mean?)
   • yell (what does yell mean?)
   • shout (what does shout mean?)
   • vociferation (what does vociferation mean?)
   • yelling (what does yelling mean?)
   • shouting (what does shouting mean?)
   • cry (what does cry mean?)
   • outcry (what does outcry mean?)
   • call (what does call mean?)
   • yell (what does yell mean?)
   • shout (what does shout mean?)
   • vociferation (what does vociferation mean?)
   • cry (what does cry mean?)
   • yell (what does yell mean?)
   • cry (what does cry mean?)
   • outcry (what does outcry mean?)
   • call (what does call mean?)
   • yell (what does yell mean?)
   • shout (what does shout mean?)
   • vociferation (what does vociferation mean?)
   • cry (what does cry mean?)
   • outcry (what does outcry mean?)
   • call (what does call mean?)
   • yell (what does yell mean?)
   • shout (what does shout mean?)
   • vociferation (what does vociferation mean?)
   • yelling (what does yelling mean?)
   • shouting (what does shouting mean?)
5. Meaning
   • proclaim or announce in public
   Synonym(s)
   • blazon out (what does blazon out mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • before we had newspapers, a town cryer would cry the news
   • He cried his merchandise in the market square
   Hypernyms(s) cry is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • announce (what does announce mean?)
   • denote (what does denote mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • crier (what does crier mean?)
   • town crier (what does town crier mean?)
   • crier (what does crier mean?)
6. Meaning
   • utter a characteristic sound
   Usage Example(s)
   • The cat was crying
   Hypernyms(s) cry is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • utter (what does utter mean?)
   • emit (what does emit mean?)
   • let out (what does let out mean?)
   • let loose (what does let loose mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • cry (what does cry mean?)
7. Meaning
   • demand immediate action
   Usage Example(s)
   • This situation is crying for attention
   Hypernyms(s) cry is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • want (what does want mean?)
   • need (what does need mean?)
   • require (what does require mean?)