Hyphenation of cry

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cry

Definitions of cry:

1.
A loud utterance
Often in protest or opposition The speaker was interrupted by loud cries from the rear of the audience
2.
A loud utterance of emotion (especially when inarticulate)
A cry of rage A yell of pain
3.
A slogan used to rally support for a cause
A cry to arms Our watchword will be `democracy'
4.
A fit of weeping
Had a good cry
5.
The characteristic utterance of an animal
Animal cries filled the night
6.
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
7.
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
8.
Utter aloud
Often with surprise, horror, or joy `I won!' he exclaimed `Help!' she cried `I'm here
9.
' the mother shouted when she saw her child looking lost
10.
Proclaim or announce in public
Before we had newspapers
11.
A town crier would cry the news
He cried his merchandise in the market square
12.
Demand immediate action
This situation is crying for attention
13.
Utter a characteristic sound
The cat was crying
14.
Bring into a particular state by crying
The little boy cried himself to sleep

Synonyms of cry:

noun outcry, call, yell, shout, vociferation, utterance, vocalization
noun yell, utterance, vocalization
nounwar cry, rallying cry, battle cry, watchword, motto, slogan, catchword, shibboleth
noun effusion, gush, outburst, blowup, ebullition
noun sound
verb shout, shout out, call, yell, scream, holler, hollo, squall, utter, emit, let out, let loose, cry out
verb weep, express emotion, express feelings
verb exclaim, cry out, outcry, call out, shout, express, verbalize, verbalise, utter, give tongue to
verbblazon out, announce, denote
verb want, need, require
verb utter, emit, let out, let loose
verb change, alter, modify

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