Synonyms for cry
38 synonyms for “cry”, grouped by meaning. Dark green words mean nearly the same thing; light green ones are close in some uses.
Cry as in “scream”
noun: a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
- scream
- shout
- call
- yell
- holler
- outcry
- whimper
- bawl
- shriek
- greet
- whisper
- roar
- cheer
- whoop
- whine
- hoot
- screech
- murmur
- moan
- bleat
- caterwaul
- mewl
- snivel
- ululate
- vociferation
- nicker
- hollo
Cry as in “weep”
verb: shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain
- weep
- wail
- blubber
- sob
- lament
- bark
- crying
Cry as in “squall”
verb: utter a sudden loud cry
- squall
- exclaim
- howl
- bellow
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