cry

noun, verb83 collocationsAvg. frequency: 6.6

An act of crying that makes you feel better afterwards.

A short period of crying.

A shout that can be heard easily from a distance.

A cry that is gentle and not loud.

Indicates a very loud and significant shout.

A sudden, loud, and high-pitched cry.

A cry made without much strength, often due to illness or exhaustion.

A short, quiet cry, often of surprise or pain.

A short, quiet sound, similar to 'a little cry'.

A very loud, high-pitched, and unpleasant cry.

A cry that is quiet and deep in pitch.

A very high and loud cry, often in an unpleasant way.

A cry that is not loud and is difficult to hear.

A cry showing a sense of hopelessness or extreme need.

A shout to alert someone of danger.

A cry that is very bad or severe, often from pain or fear.

A cry that sounds quiet and unclear because it is obstructed.

The characteristic sound made by a bird.

A shout used by soldiers as they attack in battle.

A cry that someone tries to stop themselves from making.

A shout used in fighting to encourage soldiers.

The characteristic sound made by an animal.

A cry that is difficult to produce, as if being choked.

A cry that is suddenly stopped or suppressed, often by emotion.

A phrase or idea used to bring people together to support a cause.

A cry showing extreme physical or mental pain.

A cry expressing severe mental distress or suffering.

A sad cry, expressing grief or sorrow.

A cry that sounds sad and mournful.

To cry very hard and for a long time.

Someone who listens sympathetically to your problems (figurative).

To cry a lot and in an uncontrolled way.

To shout in order to get help.

To shout because of a strong emotion like anguish, fear, or pain.

To make a sudden shout.

To release a shout, often involuntarily.

To shout, especially to attract attention or give an alarm.

To make a sound with one's voice; to produce a cry (more formal).

To spend some time crying.

When a shout is made by a group of people at the same time.

When a loud, clear shout is heard.

When a shout is repeated as an echo.

To cry frequently or for a long time.

To cry with great intensity.

To cry without making much noise.

To cry in a gentle, quiet way.

To cry without making any sound at all.

Collocations with "cry"

... + cry