What is the meaning of cry?

noun

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

verb

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