Another word for cry

Appeal, be in tears, and bawl are another word for cry. Laugh and laughter are the opposites of cry. On this page, find 63 synonyms for cry, parts of speech, and examples of cry sentences.

Cry synonyms

"Cry" refers to the act of shedding tears, often due to sadness, pain, or strong emotion, expressing deep feeling audibly.

  • Appeal
  • Bawl
  • Bawl
  • Bawling
  • Be in tears
  • Bellow
  • Bleat
  • Blub
  • Blubber
  • Boohoo
  • Call
  • Cry from the heart
  • Cry one's eyes out
  • Cry one's heart out
  • Crying fit
  • Ejaculation
  • Entreaty
  • Exclamation
  • Fit of crying
  • Greet
  • Grieve
  • Grizzle
  • Holler
  • Howl
  • Howling
  • Interjection
  • Keen
  • Lament
  • Mewl
  • Mourn
  • Plain
  • Plea
  • Pule
  • Roar
  • Scream
  • Screech
  • Shed tears
  • Shout
  • Shriek
  • Snivel
  • Snivelling
  • Sob
  • Sobbing
  • Squall
  • Squeal
  • Turn on the waterworks
  • Ululation
  • Urgent request
  • Vociferation
  • Wail
  • Wailing
  • Weep
  • Weeping
  • Whimper
  • Whimpering
  • Whine
  • Whoop
  • Yawp
  • Yell
  • Yelp
  • Yowl
  • Cri de cœur

Cry sentences

  • She couldn't help but cry during movies.
  • The baby's cry echoed through the house.
  • He let out a heartbreaking cry.
  • Her cry for help went unnoticed initially.
  • The child's cry could be heard outside.

Cry parts of speech

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