cry, n.
(cries)
freq. cnt. 25
(cries)
freq. cnt. 25
a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
<noun.communication> freq. cnt.: 28 freq. cnt.: 13 freq. cnt.: 7 freq. cnt.: 3 freq. cnt.: 3 freq. cnt.: 2
call cry outcry shout vociferation yell
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"the speaker was interrupted by loud cries from the rear of the audience"
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hollering, bellow, roar, holler, bellowing, holla, hollo, holloa, roaring, yowl
blue murder
catcall
clamoring, hue and cry, clamor, clamour, clamouring
halloo
hoot
hosanna
noise
scream, shriek, screaming, shrieking, screech, screeching
whoop
battle cry, war cry, war whoop, rallying cry
shouting, yelling
yodel
boo, hoot, Bronx cheer, hiss, raspberry, razzing, razz, snort, bird
a loud utterance of emotion (especially when inarticulate)
<noun.communication> freq. cnt.: 14 freq. cnt.: 10 freq. cnt.: 4
cry yell
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"a cry of rage""a yell of pain"
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a fit of weeping
<noun.communication> freq. cnt.: 1 freq. cnt.: 1
cry
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"had a good cry"
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a slogan used to rally support for a cause
<noun.communication> freq. cnt.: 1 freq. cnt.: 1
battle cry cry rallying cry war cry watchword
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"a cry to arms""our watchword will be `democracy'"
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the characteristic utterance of an animal
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cry
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"animal cries filled the night"
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