Meaning & Definition of Cry in English

1. A loud utterance

• Often in protest or opposition

• "The speaker was interrupted by loud cries from the rear of the audience"

2. A loud utterance of emotion (especially when inarticulate)

• "A cry of rage"

• "A yell of pain"

3. A slogan used to rally support for a cause

• "A cry to arms"

• "Our watchword will be `democracy'"

4. A fit of weeping

• "Had a good cry"

5. The characteristic utterance of an animal

• "Animal cries filled the night"

1. 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"

2. 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"

3. 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"

4. Proclaim or announce in public

• "Before we had newspapers, a town crier would cry the news"

• "He cried his merchandise in the market square"

5. Demand immediate action

• "This situation is crying for attention"

6. Utter a characteristic sound

• "The cat was crying"

7. Bring into a particular state by crying

• "The little boy cried himself to sleep"