Seriously though, episode 21 made me almost cry while laughing.
Source: tatoeba (1454)
Cry
/kɹaɪ/
Synonyms for "cry" (435 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (87)
Noun(21 words)
callshoutyellalarmannounceappealbaabattle crybawlbawlsbecame moistbleatingbleatsblubblubberblubbersbrayscall outcallscawing
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Interjection(1 words)
Strong matches (131)
Verb(16 words)
Noun(27 words)
clangclichecommon knowledgecommon talkcomplaincrazecrowcry aloudcry for joycry outcryingcurrencydaylightdeclaimdeploredissolve in tearsdolorous tiradedrop a teareclatejaculate
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entreatyexclamationexposurefadfad wordfamefamousnessfashionfit of cryingflood of tearsflying rumorfuroregive a cheergive tonguegive voiceglaregood crygossipgrapevinegreetgrievegroangrunthailhallelujahhalloohearsayheraldherald abroadhollerhollohooplahoorayhoothosannahowlhowlinghue and cryhurrahhurrayhuzzahidea afloatimplorationimploringimprecationinterjectioninvocationinvocatory pleajeremiadkeenlachrymalachrymositylacrimatorylamentlatrine rumorlimelightlowmake an outcrymating callmaximum disseminationmelting moodmeowmewmewlmiaowmoanmode
Interjection(1 words)
Related words (217)
Noun(52 words)
moomottomournmurmurmutterneighnews stirringnickernotenotorietyobsecrationobtestationon-ditoutcryoverflowing eyespaeanpet expressionpipeplaintplanctus
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pleaplugprprayerpress agentpress noticepress-agentproclaimpromotepromulgatepublic eyepublic knowledgepublic relationspublic reportpublicitypublicity storypublicizepublicnesspuffpulepushoverragerahrallying cryreclamerend the airreportroarrogationroorbackrumblerumorscreakscreamscreechscuttlebuttshed tearsshibbolethshoutshout hosannashrieksighslogansniffsnivelsnivelingsobsobbingsongsorrowsplit the throatspotlightsquallsquawksqueaksquealstrain the voicestridulationsuitsupplicationtalktalk of the towntattleteartear bottleteardroptearful eyestearfulnesstearsthingthunderthunder forthtiradetontown talktrendtroattrumpettrumpet forthtwigululateululationunconfirmed reportvociferatevoguevogue wordwailwail of woewar cryweepweepinessweepingwhickerwhimperwhimperingwhinewhinnywhisperwhisperingwhoopwoodnotewordwrite upwrite-upyammeryapyawlyawpyellyelpyipyippeeyowl
Adverb(1 words)
more continuous tearing
Determiner(1 words)
most reflex tearing
Adjective(2 words)
occitan lagrimareflexive tearing
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: call, shout, weep, yell, adjuration.
- sob: 'Sob' is crying at full intensity, broken breathing, heaving shoulders, audible distress. It's grief that the body cannot contain.
- Sentence evidence is available for cry, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss, wiktionary, moby, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "cry".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "cry"
Keep "cry" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "cry" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "cry", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "cry" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
How these synonyms differ
- sob - 'Sob' is crying at full intensity, broken breathing, heaving shoulders, audible distress. It's grief that the body cannot contain.
- wail - 'Wail' is the loudest form of crying, a long, high-pitched sound of anguish. It implies overwhelming grief or pain.
- weep - 'Weep' is quieter and more sustained than crying, it suggests tears flowing from grief or deep emotion, without the noise of sobs.
- whimper - 'Whimper' is the quietest, soft, suppressed crying that signals vulnerability or exhaustion rather than dramatic grief.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
38 entriesShowing 16 of 38 words.
More specific
15 entriesCollocations
11 entriesbaby crybattle crycry babycry for helpcry for justicecry of paincry outcry softlycry unclecrying shamewar cry
Inflections
3 entriesDerivations
3 entriesAntonyms
1 entriessimilar
13 entriesSample sentences
34 total sentences available.
Please don't cry.
Source: tatoeba (1521)
Smile now, cry later!
Source: tatoeba (1827)
I can't abide hearing you cry so bitterly.
Source: tatoeba (17986)
Showing 4 of 34 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "cry"?
Closest matches include call, shout, weep, yell, adjuration.
How is "sob" different from "cry"?
'Sob' is crying at full intensity, broken breathing, heaving shoulders, audible distress. It's grief that the body cannot contain.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "cry"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.