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(noun) shout, vociferation, yell, call, outcry
a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
the speaker was interrupted by loud cries from the rear of the audience
(noun) yell
a loud utterance of emotion (especially when inarticulate)
a cry of rage; a yell of pain
(noun) rallying cry, battle cry, war cry, watchword
a slogan used to rally support for a cause
a cry to arms; our watchword will be `democracy'
(verb) weep
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
(verb) shout, call out, outcry, cry out, exclaim
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
(verb) yell, holler, hollo, call, scream, shout, shout out, squall
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
(verb) blazon out
proclaim or announce in public
before we had newspapers, a town crier would cry the news; He cried his merchandise in the market square