Synonyms for

Cried

Verb / kraɪd / Another word for cried — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to shed tears, express distress or sadness by weeping

Synonyms & similar words

yell shout hollo weep cry scream call holler exclaim cryout blazonout squall laugh shoutout callout outcry weep sob bawl blubber whimper snivel lament mourn wail howl yowl scream shriek ulu keen moan groan whine complain grizzle

Synonyms by register

Formal

wept lamented sobbed

Informal

bawled blubbered wailed squawked

Literary

wailed keened lamented

Antonyms

laughed smiled cheered rejoiced celebrated giggled

Common collocations

  • cried out
  • cried for help
  • cried tears
  • cried wolf
  • cried foul
  • cried over spilled milk
  • cried in pain

Word family

noun cry
verb cry
adjective crying

Usage note

While 'cried' can refer to loud vocalization, it most commonly implies weeping or shedding tears due to sadness or pain. It can also be used figuratively, as in 'cried foul'.

Example sentences

  1. The baby cried when she was hungry.
  2. He cried after he fell down.
  3. She cried when she saw the sad movie.
  4. The dog cried when he was left alone.
  5. I cried when my favorite team lost the game.

Quotes

  • Tears are words that need to be written. - Paulo Coelho
  • The soul would have no rainbow if the eyes had no tears. - John Vance Cheney
  • Crying is all right in its way while it lasts. But you have to stop sooner or later, and then you still have to decide what to do. - C.S. Lewis

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