cry - Meaning in Hindi

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cry - Meaning in Hindi

cry Word Forms & Inflections

Definitions and Meaning of cry in English

cry noun

1. a fit of weeping

   Example

   • "had a good cry"
2. a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition

   Synonyms

   call, call, outcry, shout, vociferation, yell

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   Example

   • "the speaker was interrupted by loud cries from the rear of the audience"
3. a loud utterance of emotion (especially when inarticulate)

   Synonyms

   yell

   Examples

   • "a cry of rage"
   • "a yell of pain"
4. a slogan used to rally support for a cause

   Synonyms

   battle cry, rallying cry, war cry, watchword

   Examples

   • "a cry to arms"
   • "our watchword will be `democracy'"
5. the characteristic utterance of an animal

   Example

   • "animal cries filled the night"

cry verb

1. shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain

   Synonyms

   weep

   Examples

   • "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"
2. bring into a particular state by crying

   Example

   • "The little boy cried himself to sleep"
3. utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy

   Synonyms

   call out, cry out, exclaim, outcry, shout

   Examples

   • "`Help!' she cried"
   • "`I won!' he exclaimed"
   • "`I'm here,' the mother shouted when she saw her child looking lost"
4. utter a sudden loud cry

   Synonyms

   call, call, holler, hollo, scream, shout out, shout, squall, yell

   Examples

   • "I yelled to her from the window but she couldn't hear me"
   • "she cried with pain when the doctor inserted the needle"
5. proclaim or announce in public

   Synonyms

   blazon out

   Examples

   • "before we had newspapers, a town crier would cry the news"
   • "He cried his merchandise in the market square"
6. utter a characteristic sound

   Example

   • "The cat was crying"
7. demand immediate action

   Example

   • "This situation is crying for attention"

Synonyms of cry

• call, outcry, shout, vociferation, yell
• yell
• battle cry, rallying cry, war cry, watchword
• weep
• call out, cry out, exclaim, outcry, shout
• call, holler, hollo, scream, shout, shout out, squall, yell
• blazon out

Antonyms of cry

express joy, express mirth, laugh

More matches for cry

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