cry

Utter a sudden loud cry.

Demand immediate action.

“This situation is crying for attention”

Utter a characteristic sound.

“The cat was crying”

Utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy.

Shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain.

Proclaim or announce in public.

“before we had newspapers, a town crier would cry the news”

Bring into a particular state by crying.

The characteristic utterance of an animal.

A slogan used to rally support for a cause.

“a cry to arms”

A loud utterance of emotion (especially when inarticulate).

“a cry of rage”

A loud utterance; often in protest or opposition.

A fit of weeping.

“had a good cry”