a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition; the speaker was interrupted by loud cries from the rear of the audience
[ Syn: outcry , call , yell , shout , vociferation ]
a loud utterance of emotion (especially when inarticulate); a cry of rage; a yell of pain
[ Syn: yell ]
a slogan used to rally support for a cause; a cry to arms; our watchword will be `democracy
[ Syn: war cry , rallying cry , battle cry , watchword ]
a fit of weeping; had a good cry'
the characteristic utterance of an animal; animal cries filled the night'
cry (n.)
utter a sudden loud cry; she cried with pain when the doctor inserted the needle; I yelled to her from the window but she couldnt hear me
[ Syn: shout , shout out , call , yell , scream , holler , hollo , squall ]
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
[ Syn: weep ]
utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy; `I won! he exclaimed; `Help! she cried; `Im here, the mother shouted when she saw her child looking lost
proclaim or announce in public; before we had newspapers, a town crier would cry the news; He cried his merchandise in the market square
[ Syn: blazon out ]
demand immediate action; This situation is crying for attention'
utter a characteristic sound; The cat was crying'
bring into a particular state by crying; The little boy cried himself to sleep'