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cries

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One of the most enraging sections in Nolte's investigation declares: “One of the Most Powerful Women in America Cries 'Rape.'”

According to one student, “from behind buildings and around corners he was saluted with cries and catcalls.”

After mom cries out in anguish and frustration on hearing the verdict, the ugly side of the protests rears its head.

The winter air is rent with cries from thousands of puffed up lips, begging to be let in.

One can only assume the hangover cries: “whoa, who did I vote for last night?”

Bells were pealing and tolling in all directions, and the air was filled with the sound of distant shouts and cries.

She waved a dissenting hand, and went on, paying no further heed to their renewed cries which sought to detain her.

There I was, practically tête-à-tête with the man; the noise of the crowd drowned my cries and remonstrances.

Then our people were sure they were captured, and there was nothing but cries and confusion.

Dressed in full uniform, amid cries of "Long live our King Joachim," the unfortunate man landed with twenty-six followers.

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On this page you'll find 204 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to cries, such as: sob, howl, lament, blubber, bawling, and snivel.

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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