Definition of cry - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
emotionintr. shed tears as a result of strong emotionintr.
- She began to cry when she heard the sad news..
2.
communicationtr./intr. shout or call out loudlytr./intr.
- He cried for help when he got lost.
3.
lawtr./intr. US demand immediate action or attentiontr./intr. US
- The situation cries for urgent intervention.
4.
animal soundsintr. make loud sounds like animalsintr.
- The wolves cried in the night.
Noun
1.
weepingact of shedding tears
- Her cry was heard throughout the house.
2.
shouting soundloud vocal expression of emotion
- Her cry of despair echoed through the hall..
3.
communicationshouted word or phrase for attention
- The vendor's cry attracted many customers.
4.
animaltypical sound made by an animal
- The bird's cry was distinct in the forest.
5.
public declarationpublic expression of appeal or opinion
- The cry for justice was heard across the city..
Images of cry
act of shedding tears
Expressions with cry
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call out loudly for help or attention
She cried for help when she got lost.
shout loudly due to pain or fear
She cried out when she saw the spider.
thing very different from something else
Her new job is a far cry from her old one.
cry intensely with facial contortions
She began to ugly cry after hearing the news.
plea or signal indicating need for assistance
His sudden silence was a cry for help that went unnoticed..
express strong emotions by crying
She needed to cry it out after hearing the bad news.
cry until falling asleep from exhaustion or sadness
After the breakup, she would cry herself to sleep.
laugh so hard that tears come out
She cried with laughter at the comedian's joke.
cry to feel better emotionally
After the movie, she had a good cry.
laugh with such intensity that tears come from the eyes
The joke made me laugh so hard I cry every time.
refers to the idea that men must hide their feelings
The phrase 'big boys don't cry' is common in old movies.
announce something to everyone with enthusiasm
She cried from the rooftops about her promotion.
seek comfort by sharing sadness with someone
After the breakup, she cried on a shoulder.
seek comfort from someone by sharing troubles
She needed to cry on her mother's shoulder after the breakup.
regret something that has already happened
She always cries over spilled milk instead of moving on.
mock someone's complaints or sadness
He cried Sarah a river after her complaint.
someone who listens to your problems
Whenever I'm sad, she's always a shoulder to cry on.
express exaggerated sadness or self-pity
He tends to cry a river over small issues.
cry a lot due to strong emotions
After the sad movie, she cried buckets.
complain loudly about something unfair or wrong
They cried foul when the rules suddenly changed.
announce something publicly with enthusiasm
She cried from the rooftop about her promotion.
complain about problems while drinking beer
Instead of fixing the issue, he just cries in his beers.
cry very loudly and without control
After the movie, he started to cry like a baby.
show insincere sympathy
When she complained, he just said, 'cry me a river'..
Origin of cry
Old English, crier (to weep)
Terms with cry included in their meaning
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sound
loud cry or shout
shout
cry expressing joy or support
sound
make a loud, high-pitched cry from fear or pain
emotion
loud cry showing fear or pain
communication
loud cry to convey emotion or command
sound
high-pitched noise like a human cry
loud cry
loud, high-pitched cry of pain, fear, or joy
emotion
cause someone to cry from emotion
emotional state
feeling almost ready to cry from strong emotion
animals
cry of a goose or similar bird
nature
cry of an owl or similar sound
animal sound
long mournful cry of a wolf or dog
emotional state
feeling so sad or upset almost starting to cry
emergency
cry out in fear or pain seeking aid
vocal expression
loud, high-pitched human cry
crying
cry with tears due to strong emotions
sound
long high-pitched sound or cry
animal cry
sudden high-pitched cry, often from pain
animal sound
the sound or act of making a loud cry like an owl
feelings
cause someone to feel deep emotion almost making them cry
emotion
make someone cry
emotion
cry out in pain or grief
distress
prolonged cry of pain or sorrow
cry of pain
harsh shrill cry of pain or fright
Examples of cry in a sentence
He couldn't help but cry during the emotional movie. She cried out in joy when she saw him. The coach cried instructions from the sidelines. This broken bridge cries out for repair. The evidence cries for a full investigation. The foxes cried at dawn.
The peacocks cried loudly in the garden. The baby's cry was soft and gentle. A sudden cry broke the silence of the night. A cry of joy filled the room. The baby's cry woke everyone up. Her cry for help was heard by the neighbors. The rallying cry united the protesters. We woke to the cry of a rooster. The calf's cry brought its mother running. The cry for change echoed through the streets. A cry for help was heard from the trapped miners.
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- French:pleurer, pleurs, ...
- German:weinen, Weinen, ...
- Italian:piangere, pianto, ...
- Spanish:llorar, llanto, ...
- Portuguese:chorar, choro, ...
- Chinese:流泪, 哭声, ...
- Japanese:泣く, 泣き声, ...
- Arabic:بَكَى, بُكَاء, ...
- Hebrew:לִבְכּוֹת, בֶּכִי, ...
- Russian:рыдать, плач, ...
- Ukrainian:ридати, плач, ...
- Hindi:रोना, आंसू, ...
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