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English to English noun
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a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition |
• the speaker was interrupted by loud cries from the rear of the audience
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a loud utterance of emotion (especially when inarticulate) |
• a cry of rage
• a yell of pain
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a slogan used to rally support for a cause |
• a cry to arms
• our watchword will be `democracy'
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• had a good cry
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| 5 |
the characteristic utterance of an animal |
• animal cries filled the night
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A loud utterance; especially, the inarticulate sound produced by one of the lower animals; as, the cry of hounds; the cry of wolves. | source: webster1913 verb
| 7 |
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
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| 8 |
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
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| 9 |
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
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| 10 |
proclaim or announce in public |
• before we had newspapers, a town crier would cry the news
• He cried his merchandise in the market square
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| 11 |
demand immediate action |
• This situation is crying for attention
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| 12 |
utter a characteristic sound |
• The cat was crying
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| 13 |
bring into a particular state by crying |
• The little boy cried himself to sleep
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To make a loud call or cry; to call or exclaim vehemently or earnestly; to shout; to vociferate; to proclaim; to pray; to implore. | source: webster1913
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To utter loudly; to call out; to shout; to sound abroad; to declare publicly. | source: webster1913
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