Cry

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NOUN

outcry, call, yell, shout, vociferation

a loud utterance

yell

a loud utterance of emotion (especially when inarticulate)

war cry, rallying cry, battle cry, watchword

a slogan used to rally support for a cause

a fit of weeping

the characteristic utterance of an animal

VERB

shout, shout out, call, yell, scream

utter a sudden loud cry

weep

shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain

exclaim, cry out, outcry, call out, shout

utter aloud

blazon out

proclaim or announce in public

demand immediate action

utter a characteristic sound

bring into a particular state by crying

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