Cry Synonyms

Cry synonyms such as "fit of crying, bawl, bawl, appeal, bawling, and crying fit". Cry is a verb, and its antonyms are laugh and laughter. Here are 66 another word for cry with example sentences.

Another word for Cry

1. weep

  • whine
  • whimper
  • weep
  • wail
  • turn on the waterworks
  • squall
  • sob
  • snivel
  • shed tears
  • pule
  • plain
  • mourn
  • mewl
  • lament
  • keen
  • howl
  • grizzle
  • grieve
  • greet
  • cry one's heart out
  • cry one's eyes out
  • boohoo
  • blubber
  • blub
  • bleat
  • be in tears
  • bawl

2. call

  • yowl
  • yoo-hoo
  • yelp
  • yell
  • yawp
  • whoop
  • vociferate
  • ululate
  • squeal
  • sing out
  • shriek
  • shout
  • screech
  • scream
  • roar
  • holler
  • exclaim
  • ejaculate
  • cooee
  • call
  • bellow
  • bawl

3. appeal

  • urgent request
  • plea
  • entreaty
  • cry from the heart
  • cri de cœur
  • appeal

4. sob

  • whimpering
  • weeping
  • weep
  • wailing
  • sobbing
  • sob
  • snivelling
  • howling
  • fit of crying
  • crying fit
  • bawling

How to Use cry in a Sentence

His story made me cry unexpectedly.

I often cry during movies.

She tried not to cry today.

The baby began to cry loudly.