cry

Definition for cry

noun as in a loud sound of unhappiness with tears

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bawling, bewailing, blubbering, howling, keening, lamentation, mourning, snivel, snivelling, sobbing, sorrowing, wailing, weeping, whimpering, yowl

Weak match

tears

noun as in a loud, sudden yell or call

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bellow, call, cheer, clamor, exclamation, holler, howl, outcry, roar, scream, shout, shriek, uproar, yawp, yell, yelp

Strong matches

acclamation, bark, bawl, cackle, caw, crow, ejaculation, expletive, fuss, groan, grunt, hoot, hullabaloo, hurrah, pipe, ruckus, screech, squall, squawk, vociferation, whistle, whoop, yoo-hoo

Weak matches

cluck, coo, hiss, squeak, whine

verb as in weep and make sad sounds

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bawl, blubber, boohoo, grieve, groan, howl, moan, mourn, sob, wail, weep

Strong matches

bemoan, bewail, blub, caterwaul, keen, lament, snivel, sorrow, squall, yowl

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

Strongest matches

bark, bellow, call, cheer, exclaim, holler, howl, roar, scream, shout, shriek, whoop, yawp, yell, yelp

Strong matches

bawl, bleat, cackle, caw, clamor, crow, ejaculate, grunt, hoot, pipe, screech, snarl, squawk, vociferate

Weak matches

growl, hiss, holler out, sing out, whistle

verb as in formally announce to others

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announce, declare, proclaim

Strong matches

advertise, promulgate, trumpet

Weak matches

blazon, build up

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Example Sentences

So whether you left the theater crying or confused, The Times is here to share some clarity on “Wicked.”

From Los Angeles Times

People have called, crying and stressed, with fears of family separation, deportation and leaving their homes.

From Salon

When Karis was booked for the role, Ms Kelly said she "cried actual tears".

From BBC

When she found out it had reached number one, "I got out of the shower and just started crying," Gigi told the UK's Official Charts Company.

From BBC

I didn’t realize, but there’s a law that says that each of these Elphaba’s figure out their war cry.

From Los Angeles Times

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