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Definition of crying - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
weepingthe act of shedding tears with sobs
- Her crying could be heard from the next room.
2.
shoutingloud shout or call for attention
- The crying of the vendor attracted many customers.
Adjective
1.
urgent needDated demanding immediate attention or actionDated
- The crying need for reform was evident to everyone.
2.
obviousDated very noticeable or flagrantDated
- His crying lack of judgment led to a series of poor decisions.
3.
faultDated deserving strong criticism or disapprovalDated
- The crying injustice of the situation was evident.
Images of crying
the act of shedding tears with sobs
Expressions with crying
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cry very hard and for a long time
She was crying her eyes out after the sad movie.
used to express frustration or annoyance
For crying out loud, can you please be quiet?
practically finished except for the final emotional reaction
The game is all over but the crying now.
urgent requirement for something important
There is a crying need for better healthcare.
person whose warnings or ideas are ignored by others
He felt like a voice crying out in the wilderness.
person ignored when giving important warnings
He felt like a voice crying in the desert.
expression of warning or truth that is ignored or unheeded
He felt like a voice crying in the wilderness with his warnings.
start crying suddenly due to strong emotions
She broke down crying after hearing the news.
showing both happiness and sadness at the same time
She gave a half laughing, half crying reply.
situation causing emotional distress or tears
The movie turned into a crying game for many viewers.
situation already decided with only reactions or final details remaining
After their third goal, it was all over except the crying.
method to manage a baby's crying by timed intervals
Control crying can help babies sleep through the night.
strong demand or appeal
There was a crying call for justice in the community.
period of uncontrollable or prolonged crying
She had a crying jag after hearing the bad news.
Origin of crying
Old English, crier (to weep)
Terms with crying included in their meaning
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crying
drop of liquid from the eyes
infant crying
tears shed by a baby
emotion
suddenly start laughing or crying
emotional reaction
suddenly start crying intensely
emotional release
express strong emotions by crying
self control
stop crying and become calm
helping others
comfort someone who is crying
emotion
act of crying loudly with pain or grief
emotion
crying with tears in the eyes
emotional state
feeling so emotional that crying is almost happening
emotion
almost crying from strong emotion
literal act
smile while actually crying or being upset
tear
crying with gasps and making loud sad sounds
emotion
crying with convulsive gasps
comfort
used to comfort someone who is upset or crying
crying
cry with tears due to strong emotions
emotion
crying loudly and uncontrollably
emotional reaction
feel so emotional that you start crying
emotion
start crying suddenly and uncontrollably
emotion
become so upset that you start crying
control emotions
try to stop oneself from crying
sentimental tease
used to suggest someone is crying or strongly moved
emotion
sniffling sound from crying
crying
cry noisily while taking short, sharp breaths
Examples of crying in a sentence
Crying filled the room during the emotional farewell. The crying of the children could be heard from afar. Her crying for help alerted the neighbors. The crying need for medical supplies was overwhelming. There is a crying demand for better education. The crying need for reform was evident.
Her crying mistakes were hard to ignore. The report exposed a crying need for reform. Leaving patients untreated was a crying shame.
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- French:pleurs, criant, ...
- German:Weinen, dringend, ...
- Italian:pianto, impellente, ...
- Spanish:llanto, apremiante, ...
- Portuguese:choro, premente, ...
- Chinese:哭泣, 紧急的, ...
- Japanese:泣き声, 緊急の, ...
- Arabic:بُكَاء, مُلِحّ, ...
- Hebrew:בֶּכִי, זוֹעֵק, ...
- Russian:плач, неотложный, ...
- Ukrainian:плач, нагальний, ...
- Hindi:रोना, तत्काल, ...
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)
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.
View all translations of cry
Click below to see the appropriate translations facing each meaning.
- 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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