Dictionary Check: crying

"crying" is a valid word!

Scrabble 12 points
Words with Friends 14 points

Definition

adjective

demanding attention

Example: "clamant needs"
adjective

conspicuously and outrageously bad or reprehensible

Example: "a crying shame"
noun

a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition

Example: "the speaker was interrupted by loud cries from the rear of the audience"
noun

the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)

Example: "I hate to hear the crying of a child"
Synonyms:
noun

a loud utterance of emotion (especially when inarticulate)

Example: "a cry of rage"
Synonyms:
noun

a slogan used to rally support for a cause

Example: "a cry to arms"

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