Cry meaning

What does “cry” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“cry” is a noun and verb with 12 meanings. Its most common meaning is: a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition.

cry

a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
“the speaker was interrupted by loud cries from the rear of the audience”
Synonymsoutcry call yell shout vociferation
a loud utterance of emotion (especially when inarticulate)
“a cry of rage”
“a yell of pain”
Synonymsyell
a slogan used to rally support for a cause
“a cry to arms”
“our watchword will be `democracy'”
Synonymswar 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”

utter a sudden loud cry
“she cried with pain when the doctor inserted the needle”
“I yelled to her from the window but she couldn't hear me”
Synonymsshout 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”
Synonymsweep
Oppositeslaugh
utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
“`I won!' he exclaimed”
“`Help!' she cried”
Synonymsexclaim cry out outcry call out shout
proclaim or announce in public
“before we had newspapers, a town crier would cry the news”
“He cried his merchandise in the market square”
Synonymsblazon 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”

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University