Main entry: cry
Definition: a fit of weeping
Usage: had a good cry
Main entry: shout, vociferation, yell, cry, call, outcry
Definition: a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
Usage: the speaker was interrupted by loud cries from the rear of the audience
Definition: a loud utterance of emotion (especially when inarticulate)
Usage: a cry of rage; a yell of pain
Main entry: rallying cry, battle cry, war cry, watchword, cry
Definition: a slogan used to rally support for a cause
Usage: a cry to arms; our watchword will be `democracy'
Main entry: cry
Definition: the characteristic utterance of an animal
Usage: animal cries filled the night
Definition: shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain
Usage: 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
Main entry: cry
Definition: bring into a particular state by crying
Usage: The little boy cried himself to sleep
Main entry: shout, call out, outcry, cry, cry out, exclaim
Definition: utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
Usage: `I won!' he exclaimed; `Help!' she cried; `I'm here,' the mother shouted when she saw her child looking lost
Main entry: yell, holler, hollo, call, scream, shout, shout out, squall, cry
Definition: utter a sudden loud cry
Usage: she cried with pain when the doctor inserted the needle; I yelled to her from the window but she couldn't hear me
Main entry: cry, blazon out
Definition: proclaim or announce in public
Usage: before we had newspapers, a town crier would cry the news; He cried his merchandise in the market square
Main entry: cry
Definition: utter a characteristic sound
Usage: The cat was crying
Main entry: cry
Definition: demand immediate action
Usage: This situation is crying for attention