Cry (Noun)
Meaning 1
A loud utterance of emotion (especially when inarticulate); "a cry of rage"; "a yell of pain".
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- Her anguished cry echoed through the empty halls as she realized she was too late.
- The child's cry of frustration filled the air as he struggled to tie his shoes.
- The wounded animal let out a piteous cry as it lay on the forest floor.
- The cry of alarm went up from the watchman as he spotted the approaching danger.
- A collective cry of excitement went up from the crowd as the concert began.
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Meaning 2
A loud utterance; often in protest or opposition; "the speaker was interrupted by loud cries from the rear of the audience".
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
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- Holloa
- Razzing
- Holla
- Hollering
- Hollo
- Roaring
- Screeching
- Battle Cry
- Yowl
- Shrieking
- Clamoring
- Hiss
- Clamour
- Clamouring
- Rallying Cry
- Roar
- Razz
- Bird
- Shriek
- Screech
- Screaming
- Snort
- Shouting
- Bronx Cheer
- Holler
- Bellowing
- Raspberry
- War Whoop
- Hoot
- Hue And Cry
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Meaning 3
The characteristic utterance of an animal; "animal cries filled the night".
Classification
Nouns denoting natural events.
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Meaning 4
A fit of weeping; "had a good cry".
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Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
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Meaning 5
A slogan used to rally support for a cause; "a cry to arms"; "our watchword will be `democracy'".
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.