cry

Meanings

• a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
• 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
• utter a sudden loud cry
• shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain
• utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
• 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

Synonyms

battle cry, blazon out, call, call out, cry out, exclaim, holler, hollo, outcry, rallying cry, scream, shout, shout out, squall, vociferation, war cry, watchword, weep, yell