Cry Meaning
There are 12 meaning(s) for word Cry
Meaning 1 : utter a sudden loud cry
Synonyms : call, holler, hollo, scream, shout, shout out, squall, yell
Synonyms : call, holler, hollo, scream, shout, shout out, squall, yell
Meaning 2 : utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
Synonyms : call out, cry out, exclaim, outcry, shout
Synonyms : call out, cry out, exclaim, outcry, shout
Meaning 4 : a slogan used to rally support for a cause
Example : a cry to arms
Synonyms : battle cry, rallying cry, war cry, watchword
Example : a cry to arms
Synonyms : battle cry, rallying cry, war cry, watchword
Meaning 5 : a loud utterance of emotion (especially when inarticulate)
Example : a cry of rage
Synonyms : yell
Example : a cry of rage
Synonyms : yell
Meaning 6 : a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
Synonyms : call, outcry, shout, vociferation, yell
Synonyms : call, outcry, shout, vociferation, yell
Meaning 7 : proclaim or announce in public
Example : before we had newspapers, a town crier would cry the news
Synonyms : blazon out
Example : before we had newspapers, a town crier would cry the news
Synonyms : blazon out
Meaning 8 : a fit of weeping
Example : had a good cry
Example : had a good cry
Meaning 9 : bring into a particular state by crying
Meaning 10 : demand immediate action
Example : This situation is crying for attention
Example : This situation is crying for attention
Meaning 11 : the characteristic utterance of an animal
Meaning 12 : utter a characteristic sound
Example : The cat was crying
Example : The cat was crying
Cry Antonyms
How to Pronounce Cry
- kraɪ
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