Dictionary Check: cried
"cried" is a valid word!
Scrabble
8
points
Words with Friends
9
points
Definition
verb
utter a sudden loud cry
Example:
"she cried with pain when the doctor inserted the needle"
verb
shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain
Example:
"She cried bitterly when she heard the news of his death"
verb
utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
Example:
"‘I won!’ he exclaimed"
verb
proclaim or announce in public
Example:
"before we had newspapers, a town crier would cry the news"
verb
demand immediate action
Example:
"This situation is crying for attention"
verb
utter a characteristic sound
Example:
"The cat was crying"
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