cry

/kɹˈaɪ/ · 1 syllable

Meaning

noun

a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
“the speaker was interrupted by loud cries from the rear of the audience”
a loud utterance of emotion (especially when inarticulate)
“a cry of rage”
a slogan used to rally support for a cause
“a cry to arms”
a fit of weeping
“had a good cry”
the characteristic utterance of an animal
“animal cries filled the night”

verb

utter a sudden loud cry
“she cried with pain when the doctor inserted the needle”
shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain
“She cried bitterly when she heard the news of his death”
utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
“`I won!' he exclaimed”
proclaim or announce in public
“before we had newspapers, a town crier would cry the news”
demand immediate action
“This situation is crying for attention”
utter a characteristic sound
“The cat was crying”
bring into a particular state by crying
“The little boy cried himself to sleep”

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