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cry
noun as in a loud sound of unhappiness with tears
noun as in a loud, sudden yell or call
Strongest matches
bellow, call, cheer, clamor, exclamation, holler, howl, outcry, roar, scream, shout, shriek, uproar, yawp, yell, yelp
verb as in weep and make sad sounds
Weak matches
break down, burst into tears, choke up, dissolve in tears, let go, let it all out, mewl, shed bitter tears, shed tears, sigh, turn on waterworks, whimper, whine
verb as in call out loudly and suddenly
Example Sentences
“The fire came from the mountain. Burnt our forest. My people cried for help but Eywa did not come.”
The right and far-right take up his cause, crying foul about left-wing judicial over-reach.
“I go to the station and everyone’s packing their stuff. People are crying, saying their goodbyes.”
“It’s sick when you see like children crying and people being taken from their parents,” Von said.
This is a far cry from Starbucks’ prior policy, which emphasized creative expression and freedom in the employees’ clothing, and many are not happy with the change.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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