Meaning of 'cry'

noun

a fit of weeping

Example: "had a good cry"

noun

a loud utterance

Synonyms: call

noun

a loud utterance of emotion (especially when inarticulate)

Example: "a cry of rage"

Synonyms: yell

noun

a slogan used to rally support for a cause

Example: "a cry to arms"

Synonyms: watchword

noun

the characteristic utterance of an animal

verb

to shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain

Example: "We cried at our loss."

Synonyms: weep

verb

to bring into a particular state by crying

verb

to utter aloud

Synonyms: outcry shout say call out exclaim cry out

verb

to utter a sudden loud cry

Synonyms: call

verb

to proclaim or announce in public

Example: "I cried the news from the street corner."

Synonyms: blazon out

verb

to utter a characteristic sound

Example: "The cat was crying"

verb

to demand immediate action

Example: "This situation is crying for attention"