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- Dictionarycry/krʌɪ/
verb
- 1. shed tears, typically as an expression of distress, pain, or sorrow: "don't cry—it'll be all right" Similar Opposite
- 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 Opposite
noun
- 1. a loud inarticulate shout or scream expressing a powerful feeling or emotion: "a cry of despair" Similar
- 2. the loud characteristic call of a bird or other animal: "the harsh cries of magpies"
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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.
noun. , plural cries. the act or sound of crying; any loud utterance or exclamation; a shout, scream, or wail. clamor; outcry. a fit of weeping: to have a good cry. the utterance or call of an animal. a political or party slogan. battle cry. an oral proclamation or announcement.
Aug 28, 2020 · Forming bonds. Processing emotions. Sympathizing. Getting needs met. Factors to consider. Takeaway. When it comes to crying, not all tears are the same. Basal tears help protect your eyes and...
1. : to utter loudly : shout. He cried "Wait!" but it was too late. 2. archaic : beg, beseech. 3. : to proclaim publicly : advertise. cry their wares. intransitive verb. 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.
Mar 16, 2016 · “Crying signals to yourself and other people that there’s some important problem that is at least temporarily beyond your ability to cope,” says Jonathan Rottenberg, an emotion researcher ...
Researchers are tracking people's crying episodes to determine the role culture plays in why we cry, measuring the chemical makeup of tears and examining the reactions they trigger in others.
Nov 2, 2021 · Why do we cry? Once considered “purposeless” by the evolutionary great Charles Darwin, tears are now recognized as an essential aspect of our physical and emotional health. Physically, tears act...
A young child crying. Crying is the dropping of tears (or welling of tears in the eyes) in response to an emotional state or physical pain. Emotions that can lead to crying include sadness, anger, joy, and fear. Crying can also be caused by relief from a period of stress or anxiety, or as an empathetic response.
The Cry is a 2018 mystery psychological drama [1] television series written by Jacquelin Perske and adapted from the 2013 novel of the same name by Helen FitzGerald, which was broadcast on the ABC in Australia and BBC One in the UK.
noun. uk / kraɪ / us. cry noun (SHOUT) B1. a shout, especially one that shows that someone is frightened, hurt, etc: a cry of horror / joy / pain. I could hear the cries of children playing in the street. More examples. cry noun (ANIMAL/BIRD) a sound that a particular animal or bird makes: an eagle's cry. have a cry.
