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to cry
01
to have tears coming from your eyes as a result of a strong emotion such as sadness, pain, or sorrow
1.1
utter a sudden loud cry
Example
The injured animal cried in distress, attracting the attention of nearby hikers.
Startled by the sudden noise, the baby began to cry loudly.
02
to speak or call out in a loud, emotional tone
03
to call out the names of goods being sold in a loud voice to attract buyers
04
to make someone reach a certain emotional state through crying or weeping
05
to produce a distinctive, loud call or sound, typical of a particular bird or animal
06
to urgently call for action or attention
Cry
01
a fit of weeping
02
a shout that typically expresses a strong emotion such as pain, fear, excitement, or protest
03
a loud utterance of emotion (especially when inarticulate)
04
a slogan used to rally support for a cause
05
the characteristic utterance of an animal
Example
The little girl cried uncontrollably after losing her favorite toy.
She couldn't help but cry when she received the heartbreaking news.
Despite his efforts to remain strong, he eventually broke down and cried in grief.
The captain cried orders over the noise of the storm.
The vendor cried fresh apples and oranges to passersby in the busy market.
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