[noun] a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition; "the speaker was interrupted by loud cries from the rear of the audience" Synonyms:outcall, yell, shout, vociferation
[noun] a loud utterance of emotion (especially when inarticulate); "a cry of rage"; "a yell of pain" Synonyms:yell
[noun] a slogan used to rally support for a cause; "a cry to arms"; "our watchword will be `democracy'" Synonyms:war rallying battle watchword
[noun] a fit of weeping; "had a good cry"
[noun] 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"; "I yelled to her from the window but she couldn't hear me" Synonyms:shout, shout out, call, yell, scream, holler, hollo, squall
[verb] shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain; "She cried bitterly when she heard the news of his death"; "The girl in the wheelchair wept with frustration when she could not get up the stairs" Synonyms:weep
[verb] utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy; "`I won!' he exclaimed"; "`Help!' she cried"; "`I'm here,' the mother shouted when she saw her child looking lost" Synonyms:exclaim, out, outcall out, shout
[verb] proclaim or announce in public; "before we had newspapers, a town cryer would cry the news"; "He cried his merchandise in the market square" Synonyms:blazon out
[verb] demand immediate action; "This situation is crying for attention"
[verb] utter a characteristic sound; "The cat was crying"
[verb] bring into a particular state by crying; "The little boy cried himself to sleep"
