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Definition cry in British English

cry noun

[countable] noun
/kraɪ/
Example

a cry of pain/anguish

Example

The horses gave a cry of alarm.

Synonyms and related words
cry cry out eina
2

something that someone shouts

Example

There was a cry of 'Fire!', and everyone started to panic.

Synonyms and related words
shout call cheer
3

the noise that an animal or bird makes

Example

the cry of a wolf

Synonyms and related words
birdsong chatter chirp bark bellow bleat
4

a period of time when you have tears coming from your eyes, especially because you are sad

Example

She went to the toilet and had a good cry.

Synonyms and related words
tears cry tearful
5

an urgent request for something

Example

Was cutting her wrists a cry for help, or was it a real attempt to kill herself?

Synonyms and related words
demand request appeal
6

an emotional reaction from the public

Example

A cry of outrage greeted the publication of his book.

Example

In response to cries of protest, two ministers resigned.

Synonyms and related words
reaction response reply
Definition cry in British English

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Words related to cry:

a shoulder to cry on (phrase) battle cry (noun) be a far cry from (phrase) cry (verb) cry (noun) cry foul (phrase) cry off (phrasal verb) cry on someone’s shoulder (phrase) cry out (phrasal verb) cry out for (phrasal verb) cry over spilt milk (phrase) cry wolf (phrase) cry your out (phrase) buckets (phrase) hue and cry (noun) I hear you (phrase) in full cry (phrase) not know whether to laugh or cry () rallying cry (noun) your heart out (phrase) war cry (noun)