cry

a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition; “the speaker was interrupted by loud cries from the rear of the audience”

a loud utterance of emotion (especially when inarticulate); “a cry of rage”; “a yell of pain”

a slogan used to rally support for a cause; “a cry to arms”; “our watchword will be `democracy’”

a fit of weeping; “had a good cry”

the characteristic utterance of an animal; “animal cries filled the night”

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”

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”

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”

proclaim or announce in public; “before we had newspapers, a town crier would cry the news”; “He cried his merchandise in the market square”

demand immediate action; “This situation is crying for attention”

utter a characteristic sound; “The cat was crying”

bring into a particular state by crying; “The little boy cried himself to sleep”