cry (Meaning)
cry (n)
a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
a loud utterance of emotion (especially when inarticulate)
a slogan used to rally support for a cause
a fit of weeping
the characteristic utterance of an animal
cry (v)
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
demand immediate action
utter a characteristic sound
bring into a particular state by crying
Synonyms & Antonyms of cry
cry Sentence Examples
- She let out a piercing cry of anguish when she received the tragic news.
- The baby's cry echoed through the house, signaling its hunger.
- His cry for help went unanswered in the vast wilderness.
- The sound of the wolf's cry sent shivers down our spines.
- A cry of joy erupted from the crowd as their team scored the winning goal.
- With tears streaming down her face, she let out a heart-wrenching cry.
- The cry of the seagulls filled the air as they circled above the shoreline.
- His cry of frustration echoed in the empty room as he struggled to solve the puzzle.
- The cry of the wounded animal stirred compassion in her heart.
- Amidst the chaos, her cry for peace resonated with many.
FAQs About the word cry
a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition, a loud utterance of emotion (especially when inarticulate), a slogan used to rally support for a cause, a fit
sob,weep, grieve,scream, blub, bawl, whine, keen, sigh, groan
whisper, whisper, murmur, breathe, murmur, breathe, mutter,mumble, mutter, mumble
She let out a piercing cry of anguish when she received the tragic news.
The baby's cry echoed through the house, signaling its hunger.
His cry for help went unanswered in the vast wilderness.
The sound of the wolf's cry sent shivers down our spines.
