cry

/kɹˈa‌ɪ/

/ˈkɹaɪ/

[verb] [noun]

to cry

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

to have tears coming from your eyes as a result of a strong emotion such as sadness, pain, or sorrow

synonyms : weep

antonyms : laugh

1.1

utter a sudden loud cry

synonyms : call

utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy

synonyms : call out

proclaim or announce in public

synonyms : blazon out

bring into a particular state by crying

utter a characteristic sound

demand immediate action

Cry

[NOUN]

a fit of weeping

a shout that typically expresses a strong emotion such as pain, fear, excitement, or protest

synonyms : call

a loud utterance of emotion (especially when inarticulate)

synonyms : yell

a slogan used to rally support for a cause

synonyms : battle cry

rallying cry

war cry

watchword

the characteristic utterance of an animal

Examples

1. The baby cried its head off.

2. And now the poor thing is crying his heart out.

3. The child's cry of fear alerted the adults to the presence of a spider.

4. The protesters raised their cries for justice and equality in the streets.

Nearby words

cry over spilled milk