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The act of shedding tears, typically from being emotional
“Her cry would indicate just how much this achievement meant to her.”
A loud, inarticulate shout or scream expressing a powerful feeling or emotion
“A loud and distressed cry was heard within the household when Claire walked in with a dead squirrel.”
An urgent appeal or entreaty
“The doctor issued a global cry for assistance as the health system continued to struggle.”
A catchphrase associated with a product or service being advertised
“The candidate ran his campaign under the cry of freedom and democracy.”
A loud, vocal announcement
“She rushed into the market after hearing a cry that prawns were being sold at a discount.”
A warbling or twittering sound or utterance
A phrase expressing a basic truth which may be applied to common situations
A visible or audible sign or sound that warns of danger
A currently circulating story or report of uncertain or doubtful truth
A shout or call used to greet, commend or attract attention
A fashion or style in clothes, art, literature, etc.
A mournful poem or piece of music composed or performed as a memorial to a dead person
That which is heard by one's ears
The act or art of speaking
A period of conversation or discussion
A call or an order to attend a specified place at a specified time
To shed tears, especially from being emotional
“I began to cry when I lost my way in the busy city, and a kind stranger would proceed to give me some directions.”
To shout or scream, typically to express negative emotions
“He would cry out in anguish when he realized that he had failed to win the lottery yet again.”
To announce or advertise, usually loudly
“In the street below, peddlers would routinely cry their wares.”
To beg or plead for something desperately
“She was stuck in the mud and had to cry for help.”
To pour, shed or fill with water or tears
(with object) To say something in order to convey information or to express a feeling
To lose control of one's emotions
(puff up) To promote with exaggerated or false praise
To speak or shout at length in an angry, impassioned way
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