Quotes about "cry"

• Noun: a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition; example: "the speaker was interrupted by loud cries from the rear of the audience"

• Noun: a loud utterance of emotion (especially when inarticulate); examples: "a cry of rage", "a yell of pain"

• Noun: a slogan used to rally support for a cause; examples: "a cry to arms", "our watchword will be `democracy'"

• Noun: a fit of weeping; example: "had a good cry"

• Noun: the characteristic utterance of an animal; example: "animal cries filled the night"

• Verb: utter a sudden loud cry; examples: "she cried with pain when the doctor inserted the needle", "I yelled to her from the window but she couldn't hear me"

• Verb: shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain; 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"

• Verb: utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy; examples: "`I won!' he exclaimed", "`Help!' she cried", "`I'm here,' the mother shouted when she saw her child looking lost"

• Verb: proclaim or announce in public; examples: "before we had newspapers, a town crier would cry the news", "He cried his merchandise in the market square"

• Verb: demand immediate action; example: "This situation is crying for attention"

• Verb: utter a characteristic sound; example: "The cat was crying"

• Verb: bring into a particular state by crying; example: "The little boy cried himself to sleep"