Cry Synonyms

66 cry synonyms include weep, shed tears, sob, wail, be in tears, cry one's eyes out, cry one's heart out, bawl, howl, and snivel. Cry is a verb, and its antonyms are laugh and laughter. Here are some additional synonyms for "cry" with example sentences.

Another word for Cry

66 other ways to say cry.

1. weep

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

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

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

  • whimpering  
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  • weeping  
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  • weep
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  • wailing  
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  • sobbing  
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  • sob  
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  • snivelling  
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  • howling  
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  • fit of crying  
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  • crying fit  
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  • bawling  
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Use cry in a Sentence

His story made me cry unexpectedly.

I often cry during movies.

She tried not to cry today.

The sad movie made everyone cry.