cry

1. A loud utterance;
   Often in protest or opposition (synset 107135232)
   "the speaker was interrupted by loud cries from the rear of the audience"
   is a type of: utterance, vocalization - the use of uttered sounds for auditory communication
   subtypes:

   • bellow, bellowing, holla, holler, hollering, hollo, holloa, roar, roaring, yowl - a very loud utterance (like the sound of an animal)
   • blue murder - an extravagantly loud outcry
   • catcall - a cry expressing disapproval
   • clamor, clamoring, clamour, clamouring, hue and cry - loud and persistent outcry from many people
   • halloo - a shout to attract attention
   • hoot - a loud raucous cry (as of an owl)
   • hosanna - a cry of praise or adoration (to God)
   • noise - a loud outcry of protest or complaint
   • scream, screaming, screech, screeching, shriek, shrieking - sharp piercing cry
   • whoop - a loud hooting cry of exultation or excitement
   • battle cry, rallying cry, war cry, war whoop - a yell intended to rally a group of soldiers in battle
   • shouting, yelling - uttering a loud inarticulate cry as of pain or excitement
   • yodel - a songlike cry in which the voice fluctuates rapidly between the normal voice and falsetto
   • bird, boo, bronx cheer, hiss, hoot, raspberry, razz, razzing, snort - a cry or noise made to express displeasure or contempt
   same as: call, outcry, shout, vociferation, yell
2. A loud utterance of emotion (especially when inarticulate) (synset 107135865)
   "a cry of rage"; "a yell of pain"
   is a type of: utterance, vocalization - the use of uttered sounds for auditory communication
   subtypes: complaint - (formerly) a loud cry (or repeated cries) of pain or rage or sorrow
   same as: yell
3. A slogan used to rally support for a cause (synset 107167460)
   "a cry to arms"; "our watchword will be `democracy'"
   is a type of: catchword, motto, shibboleth, slogan - a favorite saying of a sect or political group
   same as: battle cry, rallying cry, war cry, watchword
4. A fit of weeping (synset 107027866)
   "had a good cry"
   is a type of: blowup, ebullition, effusion, gush, outburst - an unrestrained expression of emotion
5. The characteristic utterance of an animal (synset 107397172)
   "animal cries filled the night"
   is a type of: sound - the sudden occurrence of an audible event
   subtypes:

   • baa - the cry made by sheep
   • bark - the sound made by a dog
   • bay - the sound of a hound on the scent
   • bleat - the sound of sheep or goats (or any sound resembling this)
   • bray - the cry of an ass
   • cackle - the sound made by a hen after laying an egg
   • caterwaul - the yowling sound made by a cat in heat
   • caw - the sound made by corvine birds
   • cheep, peep - the short weak cry of a young bird
   • cluck, clucking - the sound made by a hen (as in calling her chicks)
   • coo - the sound made by a pigeon
   • crow - the cry of a cock (or an imitation of it)
   • gobble - the characteristic sound made by a turkey cock
   • growl, growling - the sound of growling (as made by animals)
   • honk - the cry of a goose (or any sound resembling this)
   • howl - the long plaintive cry of a hound or a wolf
   • meow, mew, miaou, miaow, miaul - the sound made by a cat (or any sound resembling this)
   • moo - the sound made by a cow or bull
   • neigh, nicker, whicker, whinny - the characteristic sounds made by a horse
   • roar - the sound made by a lion
   • yelp, yelping, yip - a sharp high-pitched cry (especially by a dog)

1. Utter a sudden loud cry (synset 200915018)
   "she cried with pain when the doctor inserted the needle"; "I yelled to her from the window but she couldn't hear me"
   is a type of: emit, let loose, let out, utter - express audibly; utter sounds (not necessarily words)
   subtypes:

   • hollo - cry hollo
   • hurrah - shout `hurrah!'
   • halloo - shout `halloo', as when greeting someone or attracting attention
   • whoop - shout, as if with joy or enthusiasm
   • pipe, pipe up, shriek, shrill - utter a shrill cry
   • howl, roar, ululate, wail, yaup, yawl - emit long loud cries
   • screak, screech, skreak, skreigh, squawk - utter a harsh abrupt scream
   same as: call, holler, hollo, scream, shout, shout out, squall, yell
   verb group:

   • call - utter in a loud voice or announce
   • call out, cry, cry out, exclaim, outcry, shout - utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
2. Shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain (synset 200065962)
   "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"
   is a type of: express emotion, express feelings - give verbal or other expression to one's feelings
   subtypes:

   • mewl, pule, wail, whimper - cry weakly or softly
   • bawl - cry loudly
   • tear - fill with tears or shed tears
   • sob - weep convulsively
   • blub, blubber, sniffle, snivel, snuffle - cry or whine with snuffling
   same as: weep
   verb group: cry - bring into a particular state by crying
3. Utter aloud;
   Often with surprise, horror, or joy (synset 200914001)
   "`I won!' he exclaimed"; "`Help!' she cried"; "`I'm here,' the mother shouted when she saw her child looking lost"
   is a type of: express, give tongue to, utter, verbalise, verbalize - articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise
   subtypes:

   • gee - give a command to a horse to turn to the right side
   • aah, ooh - express admiration and pleasure by uttering `ooh' or `aah'
   same as: call out, cry out, exclaim, outcry, shout
   verb group:

   • call, cry, holler, hollo, scream, shout, shout out, squall, yell - utter a sudden loud cry
   • call out - call out loudly, as of names or numbers
4. Proclaim or announce in public (synset 200976818)
   "before we had newspapers, a town crier would cry the news"; "He cried his merchandise in the market square"
   is a type of: announce, denote - make known; make an announcement
   same as: blazon out
5. Demand immediate action (synset 201191520)
   "This situation is crying for attention"
   is a type of: need, require, want - have need of
6. Utter a characteristic sound (synset 200987496)
   "The cat was crying"
   is a type of: emit, let loose, let out, utter - express audibly; utter sounds (not necessarily words)
7. Bring into a particular state by crying (synset 200066456)
   "The little boy cried himself to sleep"
   is a type of: alter, change, modify - cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
   verb group: cry, weep - shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain

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