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cry

Letters that make cry

c, r, y are letters that make 'cry'

Words within cry

Cr are words within 'cry'

Words created by adding a letter to the beginning or end of cry

scry is a word created by adding a letter to 'cry'

cry is a 3 letter word starting with c
cry is a 3 letter word ending with y

12 possible definitions for 'cry'

Cry as "a loud utterance of emotion (especially when inarticulate)"

Under this definition, cry is a noun and has the following properties:

Synonyms

yell has the same meaning as cry

cry as a type

'cry' can be a type of utterance, vocalization.

Types of cry

complaint is a type of cry.

Derivatives of cry

shout out, scream, cry, squall, hollo, call, shout, yell, holler are derivatives of 'cry'.

Example of cry used within this context

"a cry of rage", "a yell of pain"

Cry as "a loud utterance, often in protest or opposition"

Under this definition, cry is a noun and has the following properties:

Synonyms

call, outcry, shout, vociferation, yell have the same meaning as 'cry'

cry as a type

'cry' can be a type of utterance, vocalization.

Types of cry

noise, roaring, bird, hoot, hoot, scream, roar, yowl, blue murder, catcall, holloa, clamoring, bellow, bellowing, holla, holler, hollering, hollo, clamor, clamour, clamouring, hue and cry, halloo, hosanna, screaming, shriek, shrieking, screech, screeching, whoop, war cry, war whoop, rallying cry, battle cry, yelling, shouting, yodel, boo, Bronx cheer, hiss, raspberry, razzing, razz, snort are types of 'cry'.

Derivatives of cry

cry out, shout out, exclaim, scream, cry, squall, call out, outcry, outshout, hollo, call, shout, yell, holler are derivatives of 'cry'.

Cry as "a slogan used to rally support for a cause"

Under this definition, cry is a noun and has the following properties:

Synonyms

watchword, war cry, rallying cry, battle cry have the same meaning as 'cry'

cry as a type

'cry' can be a type of catchword, shibboleth, motto, slogan.

Example of cry used within this context

"a cry to arms", "our watchword will be `democracy'"

Cry as "the characteristic utterance of an animal"

Under this definition, cry is a noun and has the following properties:

cry as a type

'cry' can be a type of sound.

Types of cry

bark, yip, yelp, yelping, peep, crow, growling, gobble, growl, mew, honk, roar, moo, bay, howl, cackle, baa, bleat, bray, caterwaul, caw, cheep, cluck, clucking, coo, meow, miaou, miaow, miaul, neigh, nicker, whicker, whinny are types of 'cry'.

Derivatives of cry

cry is a derivative of cry.

Cry as "bring into a particular state by crying"

Under this definition, cry is a verb and has the following properties:

cry as a type

'cry' can be a type of alter, change, modify.

Derivatives of cry

tears, weeping, crying are derivatives of 'cry'.

Verb groups of cry

weep, cry are verb groups of 'cry'.

Cry as "utter a sudden loud cry"

Under this definition, cry is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

shout out, scream, squall, hollo, call, shout, yell, holler have the same meaning as 'cry'

cry as a type

'cry' can be a type of let loose, emit, let out, utter.

Types of cry

pipe up, ululate, yaup, screak, skreigh, skreak, pipe, hurrah, shrill, yawl, squawk, wail, roar, hollo, halloo, shriek, screech, whoop, howl are types of 'cry'.

Derivatives of cry

call, cry, roaring, scream, roar, yowl, holloa, screamer, outcry, shout, vociferation, yell, bellow, bellowing, holla, holler, hollering, hollo, screaming, shriek, shrieking, screech, screeching, yelling, shouting are derivatives of 'cry'.

Verb groups of cry

cry out, exclaim, cry, call out, call, outcry, shout are verb groups of 'cry'.

Cry as "utter aloud, often with surprise, horror, or joy"

Under this definition, cry is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

cry out, exclaim, call out, outcry, shout have the same meaning as 'cry'

cry as a type

'cry' can be a type of verbalize, verbalise, give tongue to, utter, express.

Types of cry

ooh, aah, gee are types of 'cry'.

Derivatives of cry

emphatic, call, cry, exclamation, exclamatory, outcry, shout, vociferation, yell, exclaiming are derivatives of 'cry'.

Verb groups of cry

shout out, scream, cry, squall, call out, hollo, call, shout, yell, holler are verb groups of 'cry'.

Cry as "proclaim or announce in public"

Under this definition, cry is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

blazon out has the same meaning as cry

cry as a type

'cry' can be a type of announce, denote.

Derivatives of cry

town crier, crier are derivatives of 'cry'.

Example of cry used within this context

"before we had newspapers, a town crier would cry the news", "He cried his merchandise in the market square"

Cry as "utter a characteristic sound"

Under this definition, cry is a verb and has the following properties:

cry as a type

'cry' can be a type of let loose, emit, let out, utter.

Derivatives of cry

cry is a derivative of cry.

Example of cry used within this context

"The cat was crying"

Cry as "demand immediate action"

Under this definition, cry is a verb and has the following properties:

cry as a type

'cry' can be a type of want, require, need.

Example of cry used within this context

"This situation is crying for attention"

Cry as "shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain"

Under this definition, cry is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

weep has the same meaning as cry

Antonyms

laugh, express joy, express mirth have the opposite meaning of 'cry'

cry as a type

'cry' can be a type of express emotion, express feelings.

Types of cry

bawl, wail, mewl, pule, tear, blubber, whimper, blub, snuffle, sniffle, snivel, sob are types of 'cry'.

Derivatives of cry

crier, weeper, tears, weeping, crying, cry are derivatives of 'cry'.

Verb groups of cry

cry is a verb group of cry.

Cry as "a fit of weeping"

Under this definition, cry is a noun and has the following properties:

cry as a type

'cry' can be a type of outburst, effusion, gush, blowup, ebullition.

Derivatives of cry

weep, cry are derivatives of 'cry'.

Example of cry used within this context

"had a good cry"