Synonyms: cry
Definition: a fit of weeping
Usage: had a good cry
Similar words: outburst, blowup, ebullition, effusion, gush
Definition: an unrestrained expression of emotion
Synonyms: 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
Similar words: utterance, vocalization
Definition: the use of uttered sounds for auditory communication
Definition: a loud utterance of emotion (especially when inarticulate)
Usage: a cry of rage; a yell of pain
Similar words: utterance, vocalization
Definition: the use of uttered sounds for auditory communication
Synonyms: 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'
Similar words: slogan, shibboleth, catchword, motto
Definition: a favorite saying of a sect or political group
Synonyms: cry
Definition: the characteristic utterance of an animal
Usage: animal cries filled the night
Similar words: sound
Definition: the sudden occurrence of an audible event
Usage: the sound awakened them
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
Similar words: express emotion, express feelings
Definition: give verbal or other expression to one's feelings
Synonyms: cry
Definition: bring into a particular state by crying
Usage: The little boy cried himself to sleep
Similar words: alter, change, modify
Definition: cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
Usage: The advent of the automobile may have altered the growth pattern of the city; The discussion has changed my thinking about the issue
Synonyms: 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
Similar words: express, utter, verbalise, verbalize, give tongue to
Definition: articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise
Usage: She expressed her anger; He uttered a curse
Synonyms: 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
Similar words: utter, let loose, let out, emit
Definition: express audibly; utter sounds (not necessarily words)
Usage: She let out a big heavy sigh; He uttered strange sounds that nobody could understand
Synonyms: 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
Similar words: announce, denote
Definition: make known; make an announcement
Usage: She denoted her feelings clearly
Synonyms: cry
Definition: utter a characteristic sound
Usage: The cat was crying
Similar words: utter, let loose, let out, emit
Definition: express audibly; utter sounds (not necessarily words)
Usage: She let out a big heavy sigh; He uttered strange sounds that nobody could understand
Synonyms: cry
Definition: demand immediate action
Usage: This situation is crying for attention
Similar words: want, need, require
Definition: have need of
Usage: This piano wants the attention of a competent tuner