cry Synonyms
Another word for cry
• verb (Context 1)
To shed tears as an expression of distress, pain, sorrow, or overwhelming emotion.
"The toddler began to weep when he dropped his favorite toy."
• noun (Context 2)
A loud, inarticulate shout or scream expressing a powerful emotion or physical pain.
"A sudden scream of alarm echoed down the quiet hallway."
• verb (Context 3)
To shout, scream, or say something loudly in excitement, fear, or urgency.
"Look out for the icy step, she cried from the top of the stairs."
• noun (Context 4)
A spell or period of shedding tears.
"She felt much more relieved after having a good weep in private."
• verb (Context 5)
To utter a characteristic loud vocal call (of a bird or other animal).
"Seagulls wheeled and cried above the fishing boats in the harbor."
• noun (Context 6)
The characteristic vocal call or sound made by a bird or other animal.
"We listened to the haunting call of a loon across the misty lake."
• noun (Context 7)
An urgent public appeal, demand, or slogan.
"Their rallying appeal united volunteers from every corner of the province."
• verb (Context 8)
To proclaim or announce publicly for sale in the streets (especially of a hawker or town crier).
"Merchants cried their fresh produce in the bustling morning market."
Opposites of cry
The opposite of cry shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: