Synonyms for cry
kraɪcry

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1. cryverb

   Synonyms:
   weep

   Antonyms:
   laugh

2. cryverb

   To shed tears; to weep.

   That sad movie always makes me cry.

   Synonyms:
   weep

   Antonyms:
   laugh

3. cryverb

   To shout, scream, yell.

   I heard a cry from afar.

   Synonyms:
   weep

   Antonyms:
   laugh

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1. cry, outcry, call, yell, shout, vociferationnoun

   a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition

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

   Synonyms:
   vociferation, birdcall, song, rallying cry, call option, outcry, phone call, watchword, battle cry, claim, margin call, yell, call, cry, birdsong, war cry, telephone call, shout

   Antonyms:
   express joy, laugh, express mirth

2. cry, yellnoun

   a loud utterance of emotion (especially when inarticulate)

   "a cry of rage"; "a yell of pain"

   Synonyms:
   cry, watchword, war cry, battle cry, outcry, yell, vociferation, rallying cry, shout, call

   Antonyms:
   laugh, express joy, express mirth

3. war cry, rallying cry, battle cry, cry, watchwordnoun

   a slogan used to rally support for a cause

   "a cry to arms"; "our watchword will be `democracy'"

   Synonyms:
   shout, parole, cry, war cry, battle cry, outcry, war whoop, countersign, yell, word, rallying cry, call, vociferation, password, watchword

   Antonyms:
   express joy, laugh, express mirth

4. crynoun

   a fit of weeping

   "had a good cry"

   Synonyms:
   watchword, war cry, battle cry, outcry, yell, vociferation, rallying cry, shout, call

   Antonyms:
   laugh, express mirth, express joy

5. cryverb

   the characteristic utterance of an animal

   "animal cries filled the night"

   Synonyms:
   watchword, war cry, battle cry, outcry, yell, vociferation, rallying cry, shout, call

   Antonyms:
   laugh, express joy, express mirth

6. shout, shout out, cry, call, yell, scream, holler, hollo, squallverb

   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"

   Synonyms:
   predict, forebode, prognosticate, grouse, wawl, promise, phone, yell, blazon out, abuse, shout out, bellyache, clapperclaw, vociferate, cry, call in, scream, holler, gripe, call up, blackguard, call off, squawk, foretell, weep, exclaim, send for, outcry, address, visit, shout, beef, name, waul, hollo, call, bitch, squall, bid, crab, ring, call out, cry out, holler out, telephone, anticipate

   Antonyms:
   express joy, laugh, express mirth

7. cry, weepverb

   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"

   Synonyms:
   call out, squall, cry, shout out, cry out, holler, outcry, hollo, scream, yell, weep, exclaim, shout, blazon out, call

   Antonyms:
   express joy, express mirth, laugh

8. exclaim, cry, cry out, outcry, call out, shoutverb

   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"

   Synonyms:
   cry out, proclaim, outshout, shout, weep, shout out, hollo, blackguard, outcry, promulgate, call out, blazon out, holler, yell, call, scream, cry, squall, abuse, clapperclaw, exclaim

   Antonyms:
   laugh, express joy, express mirth

9. cry, blazon outverb

   proclaim or announce in public

   "before we had newspapers, a town crier would cry the news"; "He cried his merchandise in the market square"

   Synonyms:
   call out, squall, cry, shout out, cry out, holler, outcry, hollo, scream, yell, weep, exclaim, shout, blazon out, call

   Antonyms:
   laugh, express mirth, express joy

10. cryverb

    demand immediate action

    "This situation is crying for attention"

    Synonyms:
    call out, squall, shout out, cry out, holler, outcry, hollo, scream, yell, weep, exclaim, shout, blazon out, call

    Antonyms:
    express joy, laugh, express mirth

11. cryverb

    utter a characteristic sound

    "The cat was crying"

    Synonyms:
    call out, squall, shout out, cry out, holler, outcry, hollo, scream, yell, weep, exclaim, shout, blazon out, call

    Antonyms:
    express mirth, laugh, express joy

12. cryverb

    bring into a particular state by crying

    "The little boy cried himself to sleep"

    Synonyms:
    call out, squall, shout out, cry out, holler, outcry, hollo, scream, yell, weep, exclaim, shout, blazon out, call

    Antonyms:
    express mirth, laugh, express joy

Matched Categories

1. • Change
   • Effusion
   • Express Emotion
   • Motto
   • Utter
   • Utterance
   • Want

Editors ContributionRate these synonyms:0.0 / 0 votes

1. yowlverb

   Submitted by davidb on June 21, 2021  

2. sulkverb

   lightly crying

   i sulked at the sight off the dead body

   Submitted by DaemonSmith on August 24, 2021  

3. exclaimed

   'i am not a communist ', he exclaimed

   Submitted by rinat on August 11, 2019  

Dictionary of English SynonymesRate these synonyms:0.0 / 0 votes

1. cryverb

   Synonyms:
   exclaim, clamor, call, make an outcry, cry out

2. cryverb

   Synonyms:
   weep, sob, shed tears

3. cryverb

   Synonyms:
   vociferate, shout, hoot, yell, roar, bawl, squall, scream

4. cryverb

   Synonyms:
   proclaim, publish, make public, make proclamation of

5. crynoun

   Synonyms:
   exclamation, ejaculation, outcry, acclamation

6. crynoun

   Synonyms:
   plaint, lament, lamentation, crying, weeping

7. crynoun

   Synonyms:
   scream, screech, howl, yell, roar

8. crynoun

   Synonyms:
   pack of hounds

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1. crynoun

   Synonyms:
   exclamation, ejaculation, acclamation, outcry, clamor, vociferation, yoicks, scream, shriek, howl, yell, proclamation, slogan, shibboleth, halloo, whoop, hoot, crying, weeping, wail, lamentation, mewl, plaint whimpering

2. cryverb

   Synonyms:
   weep, sob, wail, bawl, squall, whimper, blubber, pule, bewail, shout, call, exclaim, yell, scream, vociferate, clamor, ejaculate

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1. List of paraphrases for "cry":

   crying, weep, cries, mourn, cri, cree, weeps, scream, grieve, mourns, clamour, 'recrying, outcry, wept, cringe, cried, weeping, sob, krai

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1. Derasha Merrett:

   She was a wonderful mother, a wonderful person, i have cried so much, I cant cry anymore. She leaves behind a newborn and older daughter. Oglesby aspired to work with children. We grew up as cousins,Merrett said. We grew up in the same church, on the same drill team. She works at my kids daycare. We all grew up in this little town. Were all family. Were all hurting behind this. Derrick Fudge, 57 TheSpringfield, Ohio resident was out with family members when he was killed, a sister of one of the shooting victims told the Daily News. Derrick Fudge (Facebook ) They were all just down there enjoying themselves and had stepped out of, I think, one of the clubs and were in a line to get some food, saidTwyla Southall. Logan Turner, 30 Logan Turner has just celebrated his birthday on Tuesday and was out with friends Sunday morning, his mother told the Daily News. He obtained an engineering degree from theUniversity of Toledo and worked as a machinist in Springboro, Danita Turner said. He was very generous and loving and the worlds best son, she said. Everyone loved Logan. He was a happy go lucky guy. Springboro High School guidance counselor and coachRyan Wilhite posted a photo of Turner playing football. Heart is broken,he wrote. Such a great young man lost too soon. Praying for comfort and healing for his family and all of his teammates who loved him so much. Rest easy 78. Nicholas Cumer, 25 Nicholas Cumer was a graduate student at Saint Francis University in Loretto, Pennsylvania who was workingas an intern at a Dayton facility for people battling cancer.

2. Ronald Reagan:

   Parents cry out for help, many through letters to me, but a president can only do so much.

3. Cassandra Ridder:

   I cry with the majority of them I read because these people are just … they relate, they've been through it, too.

4. LyriKal:

   I'd rather cry for today and live in the spring of joy tomorrow; than die in collective tears tomorrow for the regrets of today

5. Toni Gross:

   Craig said. The family made the sudden 1,000-mile trip from Tampa, Florida, to Dover Air Force Base to accept his body in person. Frank Gross with his father Craig; Frank was killed in 2011 by a roadside bomb in Afghanistan (Fox News) Toni said: That was such a dark time of our life. Although it was one of their lowest lows, there was support -- thanks to the Fisher House and the organization behind it. The Fisher Foundation helps military families around the country whose loved ones are in the hospital. In all, the non-profit has helped more than 300,000 families since 1990 by donating 58 houses across the country and in Germany and the United Kingdom. But the house at Dover Air Force Base was built specifically for families whose loved ones have made the ultimate sacrifice. Frank Gross with his mother Toni, who has been volunteering at Fisher House (Fox News) That, I think, was the most important Fisher House that we've ever built said Ken Fisher, Fisher House Foundation chairman and CEO. We believe in the power of family. We believe in, obviously, bringing the plight of the military family to light. This house is run by members of the Air Force — including house manager, technical sergeant Dorothy Whitfield. This house is their safe haven while they are here at Dover for their short stay, Whitfield said. The house has a fully stocked kitchen, multiple bedrooms, and a living room full of toys to make the family's hardest day somewhat easier. Whitfield said: If they're are sad and they want to cry, we're right there with them and we'll cry with them. Years after the Gross’ visit, the Fisher House is still making an impact on the family’s lives. Toni began volunteering. I just knew that I needed to give back and encourage others. I also knew that by giving back my spirit would be lifted.