English dictionary

cry

/kr/aI/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition

noun.communication

Synonyms call outcry shout vociferation yell

Source: WordNet 3.0
a loud utterance of emotion (especially when inarticulate)

noun.communication

Examples
A cry of rage.

Synonyms yell

Source: WordNet 3.0
a slogan used to rally support for a cause

noun.communication

Examples
A cry to arms.

Synonyms battle cry rallying cry war cry watchword

Source: WordNet 3.0
a fit of weeping

noun.communication

Examples
Had a good cry.

Source: WordNet 3.0
the characteristic utterance of an animal

noun.event

Source: WordNet 3.0
A loud utterance; especially, the inarticulate sound produced by one of the lower animals; as, the <i>cry</i> of hounds; the <i>cry</i> of wolves.

noun

Source: webster1913

utter a sudden loud cry

verb.communication

Synonyms call holler hollo scream shout shout out squall yell

Source: WordNet 3.0
shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain

verb.body

Synonyms weep

Antonyms express joy express mirth laugh

Source: WordNet 3.0
utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy

verb.communication

Synonyms call out cry out exclaim outcry shout

Source: WordNet 3.0
proclaim or announce in public

verb.communication

Examples
Before we had newspapers, a town crier would cry the news.

Synonyms blazon out

Source: WordNet 3.0
demand immediate action

verb.consumption

Examples
This situation is crying for attention.

Source: WordNet 3.0
utter a characteristic sound

verb.communication

Examples
The cat was crying.

Source: WordNet 3.0
bring into a particular state by crying

verb.body

Source: WordNet 3.0
To make a loud call or cry; to call or exclaim vehemently or earnestly; to shout; to vociferate; to proclaim; to pray; to implore.

verb

Source: webster1913
To utter loudly; to call out; to shout; to sound abroad; to declare publicly.

verb

Source: webster1913