Noun | 1. | cry - a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition; "the speaker was interrupted by loud cries from the rear of the audience" |
2. | cry - a loud utterance of emotion (especially when inarticulate); "a cry of rage"; "a yell of pain" Synonyms: yell | |
3. | cry - a slogan used to rally support for a cause; "a cry to arms"; "our watchword will be `democracy'" | |
4. | cry - a fit of weeping; "had a good cry" | |
5. | cry - the characteristic utterance of an animal; "animal cries filled the night" | |
Verb | 1. | cry - 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" |
2. | cry - 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" Synonyms: weep Antonyms: | |
3. | cry - 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" | |
4. | cry - proclaim or announce in public; "before we had newspapers, a town cryer would cry the news"; "He cried his merchandise in the market square" Synonyms: blazon out | |
5. | cry - demand immediate action; "This situation is crying for attention" | |
6. | cry - utter a characteristic sound; "The cat was crying" | |
7. | cry - bring into a particular state by crying; "The little boy cried himself to sleep" |