cry

/kɹaɪ̯/

A shedding of tears; the act of crying.

After we broke up, I retreated to my room for a good cry.

A shout or scream.

I heard a cry from afar.

Words shouted or screamed.

a battle cry

A clamour or outcry.

A group of hounds.

(by extension) A pack or company of people.

(of an animal) A typical sound made by the species in question.

"Woof" is the cry of a dog, while "neigh" is the cry of a horse.

A desperate or urgent request.

Common report; gossip.