cry in WordNet English dictionary

1. a slogan used to rally support for a cause
   "a cry to arms"; "our watchword will be `democracy'"
   war cry  rallying cry  battle cry  cry  watchword 
   
2. a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
   "the speaker was interrupted by loud cries from the rear of the audience"
   cry  outcry  call  yell  shout  vociferation 
   
3. a fit of weeping
   "had a good cry"
   cry 
   
4. a loud utterance of emotion (especially when inarticulate)
   "a cry of rage"; "a yell of pain"
   cry  yell 
   
5. the characteristic utterance of an animal
   "animal cries filled the night"
   cry 
   

1. proclaim or announce in public
   "before we had newspapers, a town crier would cry the news"; "He cried his merchandise in the market square"
   cry  blazon out 
   
2. utter a sudden loud cry
   "she cried with pain when the doctor inserted the needle"; "I yelled to her from the window but she couldn't hear me"
   shout  shout out  cry  call  yell  scream  holler  hollo  squall 
   
3. utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
   "`I won!' he exclaimed"; "`Help!' she cried"; "`I'm here,' the mother shouted when she saw her child looking lost"
   exclaim  cry  cry out  outcry  call out  shout 
   
4. shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain
   "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"
   cry  weep 
   
5. bring into a particular state by crying
   "The little boy cried himself to sleep"
   cry 
   
6. utter a characteristic sound
   "The cat was crying"
   cry 
   
7. demand immediate action
   "This situation is crying for attention"
   cry