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cry
noun as in a loud sound of unhappiness with tears
noun as in a loud, sudden yell or call
Strongest matches
bellow, call, cheer, clamor, exclamation, holler, howl, outcry, roar, scream, shout, shriek, uproar, yawp, yell, yelp
verb as in weep and make sad sounds
Weak matches
break down, burst into tears, choke up, dissolve in tears, let go, let it all out, mewl, shed bitter tears, shed tears, sigh, turn on waterworks, whimper, whine
verb as in call out loudly and suddenly
Example Sentences
McQueen wanted to show who women really were then, outside of the classic representations of loved ones waiting and crying.
Rihab was passing her time “either crying or sleeping”, she said.
The spectacle is a blend of loud cries, fiery torches, and intense scenes from epics or dances.
They say it has weakened the city’s courts and muzzled the once resounding cry for democracy in Hong Kong.
Men, women and children wept at the sight of the crater, while the crowd chanted “At your service, Nasrallah” – a common rallying cry among Hezbollah supporters.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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