Dictionary definition · cry
noun
- 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 slogan used to rally support for a cause"a cry to arms"
- a fit of weeping"had a good cry"
- the characteristic utterance of an animal"animal cries filled the night"
verb
- utter a sudden loud cry"she cried with pain when the doctor inserted the needle"
- shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain"She cried bitterly when she heard the news of his death"
- utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy"‘I won!’ he exclaimed"
- proclaim or announce in public"before we had newspapers, a town crier would cry the news"
- 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"
Source: Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).