cry

utter a sudden loud cry

demand immediate action

“This situation is crying for attention”

the characteristic utterance of an animal

utter a characteristic sound

“The cat was crying”

utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy

shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain

a slogan used to rally support for a cause

“a cry to arms”

a loud utterance of emotion (especially when inarticulate)

“a cry of rage”

a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition

proclaim or announce in public

“before we had newspapers, a town crier would cry the news”

a fit of weeping

“had a good cry”

bring into a particular state by crying