Noun
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the characteristic utterance of an animal
"animal cries filled the night"
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a fit of weeping
"had a good cry"
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a slogan used to rally support for a cause
"a cry to arms"
"our watchword will be `democracy'"
- war cry - rallying cry - battle cry -
a loud utterance of emotion (especially when inarticulate)
"a cry of rage"
"a yell of pain"
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a loud utterance
often in protest or opposition
"the speaker was interrupted by loud cries from the rear of the audience"
Verb
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bring into a particular state by crying
"The little boy cried himself to sleep"
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utter a characteristic sound
"The cat was crying"
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demand immediate action
"This situation is crying for attention"
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proclaim or announce in public
"before we had newspapers, a town crier would cry the news"
"He cried his merchandise in the market square"
- blazon out -
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"
- cry out - call out -
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"
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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"
- shout out