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   cry

   /krʌɪ/

   verb

   • 1. shed tears, typically as an expression of distress, pain, or sorrow: "don't cry—it'll be all right" Similar weepshed tearssobwailbe in tearscry one's eyes outcry one's heart outcry as if one's heart would breakbawlhowlsnivelwhimperwhinesquallmewlbleatlamentgrievemournkeengreetinformal:boohooblubblubberturn on the waterworksgrizzleliterary:puleplainOpposite laugh
   • 2. shout or scream, typically to express fear, pain, or grief: "the centre forward cried in pain as he went down under the challenge" Similar callshoutexclaimsing outyellshriekscreamscreechbawlbellowroarwhoopyowlsquealyelpyawpinformal:holleryoo-hoocooeerare:ejaculatevociferateululateOpposite whisper
   • ▪ say something loudly in an excited or anguished tone of voice: "‘It's not fair!’ he cried"
   • ▪ (of a street trader) shout out the name of (goods for sale): "there was a bustle of activity as vendors cried their wares, offering shellfish to potential buyers"
   • 3. (of a bird or other animal) make a loud characteristic call: "at the shoreline, gulls cried overhead"

   noun

   • 1. a loud inarticulate shout or scream expressing a powerful feeling or emotion: "a cry of despair" Similar callshoutexclamationyellshriekscreamscreechbawlbellowroarwhoophowlyowlsquealyelpyawpejaculationinterjectioninformal:hollerrare:vociferationululation
   • ▪ a loud excited utterance of a word or words: "there was a cry of ‘Silence!’" Similar callshoutexclamationyellshriekscreamscreechbawlbellowroarwhoophowlyowlsquealyelpyawpejaculationinterjectioninformal:hollerrare:vociferationululation
   • ▪ the call of a street trader selling goods: "the city comes to life after 10 p.m., with the din of car horns, and the cries of street hawkers"
   • ▪ an urgent appeal or entreaty: "fund-raisers have issued a cry for help" Similar appealpleaentreatyurgent requestcry from the heartcri de cœur
   • ▪ a demand or opinion expressed by many people: "peace became the popular cry"
   • 2. the loud characteristic call of a bird or other animal: "the harsh cries of magpies"
   • 3. a spell of shedding tears: "I still have a cry, sometimes, when I realize that my mother is dead" Similar sobweepcrying fitfit of cryingweepingsobbingwailingbawlinghowlingsnivellingwhimperingOpposite laughlaughter
   • 4. a pack of hounds: rare "he kept a cry of hounds to hunt in the wilderness"

   Word Origin Middle English (in the sense ‘ask for earnestly or loudly’): from Old French crier (verb), cri (noun), from Latin quiritare ‘raise a public outcry’, literally ‘call on the Quirites (Roman citizens) for help’.

   Scrabble Points: 8

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishCRY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   CRY definition: 1. to produce tears as the result of a strong emotion, such as unhappiness or pain: 2. to cry for…. Learn more.

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   Cry definition: to utter inarticulate sounds, especially of lamentation, grief, or suffering, usually with tears.. See examples of CRY used in a sentence.

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   1. : to call loudly : shout. She cried out for help. 2. : to shed tears often noisily : weep, sob. The child began to cry after she dropped her ice-cream cone. 3.

5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › cryCry - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Definitions of cry. verb. shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain. “She cried bitterly when she heard the news of his death” synonyms: weep. see more. produce laughter. give verbal or other expression to one's feelings. verb. bring into a particular state by crying. “The little boy cried himself to sleep” synonyms: weep.

6. www.thefreedictionary.com › cryCry - definition of cry by The Free Dictionary

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   1. A loud utterance of an emotion, such as fear, anger, or despair. 2. A loud exclamation; a shout or call. 3. A fit of weeping: had a good long cry. 4. An urgent entreaty or appeal. 5. A public or general demand or complaint. 6. A common view or general report. 7. An advertising of wares by calling out: vendors' cries at the fish market.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishCRY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   A cry is a loud, high sound that you make when you feel a strong emotion such as fear, pain, or pleasure.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › learner-english › cryCRY | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   CRY definition: 1. to produce tears from your eyes, usually because you are sad, angry, or hurt: 2. to speak or…. Learn more.