crying
krahy ing
- n the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
I hate to hear the crying of a child - n a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
- n a loud utterance of emotion (especially when inarticulate)
- n a slogan used to rally support for a cause
- n a fit of weeping
- n the characteristic utterance of an animal
- v utter a sudden loud cry
- v shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain
- v utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
- v proclaim or announce in public
- v demand immediate action
This situation is crying for attention - v utter a characteristic sound
The cat was crying - v bring into a particular state by crying
- s demanding attention
a crying need - s conspicuously and outrageously bad or reprehensible
a crying shame
- Who is crying? What lamenting sounds so sadly through the night?They are orphan children crying, bowed beneath their master's.