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cry - Dictionary definition and meaning for word
cry
Definition
(noun) a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
Synonyms
:
call
,
outcry
,
shout
,
vociferation
,
yell
Example Sentence
the speaker was interrupted by loud cries from the rear of the audience
Definition
(noun) a loud utterance of emotion (especially when inarticulate)
Synonyms
:
yell
Example Sentence
a cry of rage
a yell of pain
Definition
(noun) a slogan used to rally support for a cause
Synonyms
:
battle cry
,
rallying cry
,
war cry
,
watchword
Example Sentence
a cry to arms
our watchword will be `democracy'
Definition
(noun) a fit of weeping
Example Sentence
had a good cry
Definition
(noun) the characteristic utterance of an animal
Example Sentence
animal cries filled the night
Definition
(verb) utter a sudden loud cry
Synonyms
:
call
,
holler
,
hollo
,
scream
,
shout
,
shout out
,
squall
,
yell
Example Sentence
she cried with pain when the doctor inserted the needle
I yelled to her from the window but she couldn't hear me
Definition
(verb) shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain
Synonyms
:
weep
Example Sentence
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
Definition
(verb) utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
Synonyms
:
call out
,
cry out
,
exclaim
,
outcry
,
shout
Example Sentence
`I won!' he exclaimed
`Help!' she cried
`I'm here,' the mother shouted when she saw her child looking lost
Definition
(verb) proclaim or announce in public
Synonyms
:
blazon out
Example Sentence
before we had newspapers, a town crier would cry the news
He cried his merchandise in the market square
Definition
(verb) demand immediate action
Example Sentence
This situation is crying for attention
Definition
(verb) utter a characteristic sound
Example Sentence
The cat was crying
Definition
(verb) bring into a particular state by crying
Example Sentence
The little boy cried himself to sleep
Word used in video below:
text: ♪ And you cry and you cry and you cry ♪
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