cries

'cries'

[cry.n.01] as in: a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition

Examples:
the speaker was interrupted by loud cries from the rear of the audience

'cries'

[cry.n.02] as in: a loud utterance of emotion (especially when inarticulate)

Examples:
a cry of rage
a yell of pain

'cries'

[war_cry.n.01] as in: a slogan used to rally support for a cause

Examples:
a cry to arms
our watchword will be `democracy'

'cries'

[cry.n.04] as in: a fit of weeping

Examples:
had a good cry

'cries'

[cry.n.05] as in: the characteristic utterance of an animal

Examples:
animal cries filled the night

'cries'

[shout.v.02] as in: utter a sudden loud cry

Examples:
she cried with pain when the doctor inserted the needle
I yelled to her from the window but she couldn't hear me

'cries'

[cry.v.02] as in: shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain

Examples:
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

'cries'

[exclaim.v.01] as in: utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy

Examples:
`I won!' he exclaimed
`Help!' she cried
`I'm here,' the mother shouted when she saw her child looking lost

'cries'

[cry.v.04] as in: proclaim or announce in public

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

'cries'

[cry.v.05] as in: demand immediate action

Examples:
This situation is crying for attention

'cries'

[cry.v.06] as in: utter a characteristic sound

Examples:
The cat was crying

'cries'

[cry.v.07] as in: bring into a particular state by crying

Examples:
The little boy cried himself to sleep

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