cry

noun

1
a fit of weeping
had a good cry
2
a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
the speaker was interrupted by loud cries from the rear of the audience
3
a loud utterance of emotion (especially when inarticulate)
a cry of rage
a yell of pain
4
a slogan used to rally support for a cause
a cry to arms
our watchword will be `democracy'
5
the characteristic utterance of an animal
animal cries filled the night

1
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
2
bring into a particular state by crying
The little boy cried himself to sleep
3
utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
`I won!' he exclaimed
`Help!' she cried
4
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
5
proclaim or announce in public
before we had newspapers, a town crier would cry the news
He cried his merchandise in the market square
6
utter a characteristic sound
The cat was crying
7
demand immediate action
This situation is crying for attention

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