cry
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weep
shout
shout
announcement
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Synonyms for cry
to make inarticulate sounds of grief or pain, usually accompanied by tears
to speak suddenly or sharply, as from surprise or emotion
to speak or say very loudly or with a shout
to make known vigorously the positive features of (a product)
a sudden, sharp utterance
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the act of demanding
a rallying term used by proponents of a cause
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Synonyms for cry
a loud utterance
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- utterance
- vocalization
- bellow
- bellowing
- holla
- holler
- hollering
- hollo
- holloa
- yowl
- roar
- roaring
- blue murder
- catcall
- clamoring
- clamour
- clamouring
- hue and cry
- clamor
- halloo
- hoot
- hosanna
- noise
- scream
- screaming
- shriek
- shrieking
- screech
- screeching
- whoop
- battle cry
- war whoop
- rallying cry
- war cry
- yelling
- shouting
- yodel
- boo
- Bronx cheer
- razz
- razzing
- snort
- hiss
- raspberry
- bird
a loud utterance of emotion (especially when inarticulate)
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a slogan used to rally support for a cause
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a fit of weeping
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the characteristic utterance of an animal
utter a sudden loud cry
shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain
utter aloud
proclaim or announce in public
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