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
- 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
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.