Word CRY: meanings, synonyms & antonyms
cry
🇺🇸 [kraɪ]
Meanings
To shed tears, typically as a result of strong emotions such as sadness, joy, or pain. It can also mean to shout out loudly or call for help.
Examples
- She began to cry when she received the sad news.
- The baby cries whenever it's hungry.
- He cried for help when he got lost in the woods.
Synonyms
weep
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sob
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scream
Antonyms
laugh
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smile