Definition of 'cry'

Noun

1. a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition; "the speaker was interrupted by loud cries from the rear of the audience"
      Synonyms: outcry call yell shout vociferation
2. a loud utterance of emotion (especially when inarticulate); "a cry of rage"; "a yell of pain"
      Synonyms: yell
3. a slogan used to rally support for a cause; "a cry to arms"; "our watchword will be `democracy'"
      Synonyms: war cry rallying cry battle cry watchword
4. a fit of weeping; "had a good cry"
5. the characteristic utterance of an animal; "animal cries filled the night"

Verb

1. utter a sudden loud cry; "she cried with pain when the doctor inserted the needle"; "I yelled to her from the window but she couldn't hear me"
      Synonyms: shout shout out call yell scream holler hollo squall
2. shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain; "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"
      Synonyms: weep
      Antonyms: laugh express joy express mirth
3. utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy; "`I won!' he exclaimed"; "`Help!' she cried"; "`I'm here,' the mother shouted when she saw her child looking lost"
      Synonyms: exclaim cry out outcry call out shout
4. proclaim or announce in public; "before we had newspapers, a town crier would cry the news"; "He cried his merchandise in the market square"
      Synonyms: blazon out
5. demand immediate action; "This situation is crying for attention"
6. utter a characteristic sound; "The cat was crying"
7. bring into a particular state by crying; "The little boy cried himself to sleep"

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