to cry out

Examples

• All

• Once or twice, a woman cried out in pain from up there.

  Fiction book (1991)

• So what hasn't changed, though, is you always have to cry out to the Lord that you need help.

  Hannah Kathleen

• Has anyone ever told you that you cry out in your sleep?

  The Wrath of Becky (2023)

• Something in her wanted to cry out, but she did not really know why.

  Fiction book (1991)

• I cried out to him and I said I give up.

• Encountering death, he lost hope and cried out for the gods to save him.

  Academic text (1990)

• In pain and frustration, I cried out, "Why can't I obtain this record?"

  Fiction book (1990)

• A physical pain clutched his heart, and silently he cried out to God for some other answer.

  Fiction book (1991)

• He cried out in his agony at the ninth hour on the cross.

  Conclave (2024)

• Nathan is gone now, and suddenly he cries out, all contrition and tears.

  Academic text (1995)

Synonyms

C

to call

vsto cry out

∞ 1.0

To make a loud sound to get attention

is primarily an emotional, immediate vocal reaction rather than an aimed message

S

to scream

vsto cry out

∞ 1.0

To make a loud high cry because of fear or pain

is broader, covering loud sounds not only high-pitched ones

Y

to yell

vsto cry out

∞ 1.0

To shout loudly because you feel strong pain, anger or excitement

is focused on an immediate emotional outburst rather than prolonged shouting

S

to shout

vsto cry out

644 1.0

To speak very loudly to get attention or show strong feeling

is more about sudden emotional sounds rather than sustained calls

C

to cry

vsto cry out

342 1.0

To make a loud call to show feeling or get attention

is used especially for quick reactions to surprise, fear, or pain

C

to call out

vsto cry out

152 3.5

To say something loudly so people can hear

is used more for spontaneous vocal reactions than planned announcements

S

to screech

vsto cry out

86 4.0

To make a loud, high, sharp sound that startles people

covers loud reactions in general, not necessarily harsh or piercing

E

to exclaim

vsto cry out

81 3.4

Say something suddenly and loudly because you feel surprised or excited

is more about making an emotional sound rather than speaking a phrase

S

to shriek

vsto cry out

72 2.9

To make a loud high sound often because of fear, pain or excitement

is similar but can be any loud sound, not only high-pitched

H

to howl

vsto cry out

48 2.6

To give a long loud cry because of pain, grief, or anger

is more about quick loud responses than long drawn-out cries

B

to bellow

vsto cry out

39 4.7

Shout loudly in a deep voice because you are angry or hurt

is centered on sudden audible reaction rather than low roaring sounds

B

to bawl

vsto cry out

39 5.9

Cry or shout loudly and without control

is often shorter and more immediate rather than uncontrolled noise

S

to shout out

vsto cry out

13 4.2

Say something loudly to show strong feeling or get attention

leans more to emotional sound as a reaction than to calling out words

L

to let out a scream

vsto cry out

1 2.1

To make a loud sudden cry because you are scared, hurt, or surprised

is the general case of loud emotional sounds, not only sudden ones

Y

to yipe

vsto cry out

• Informal

9.5

To make a short sharp cry from surprise, fear, or excitement

is wider, including both short sharp and longer emotional sounds

B

to baw

vsto cry out

• UK

9.9

To cry loudly because you feel upset or hurt

focuses on sudden vocal reactions, not prolonged weeping

Y

to yaup

vsto cry out

• Archaic

9.9

To make long, loud, harsh cries repeatedly

is the broader category of loud emotional utterances, not only harsh ones

Antonyms

W

to whisper

586 1.0

To speak very quietly using only breath so one person can hear

B

to be quiet

231 1.0

To stop making noise or talking

How Loud

bellow

20 4.6

to scream

∞ 1.0

to shout

644 1.0

to cry out

108 1.8

to call out

152 3.5

to whisper

586 1.0

Surface Forms

Morphology

Etymology