To make inarticulate sounds of grief or pain, usually accompanied by tears

• yowl

  1. To utter a long loud mournful cry; wail.
  2. To say or utter with a yowl.
  3. A long loud mournful cry; a wail.

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  1. To utter a long loud mournful cry; wail.
  2. To say or utter with a yowl.
  3. A long loud mournful cry; a wail.

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• weep

  1. To shed (tears) as an expression of emotion:
  2. To express grief or anguish for; lament:
  3. To bring to a specified condition by weeping:

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  1. To shed (tears) as an expression of emotion:
  2. To express grief or anguish for; lament:
  3. To bring to a specified condition by weeping:

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• wail

  1. To make a long, loud, high-pitched cry, as in grief, sorrow, or fear.
  2. To make a prolonged, high-pitched sound suggestive of a cry:
  3. To lament over; bewail.

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  1. To make a long, loud, high-pitched cry, as in grief, sorrow, or fear.
  2. To make a prolonged, high-pitched sound suggestive of a cry:
  3. To lament over; bewail.

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• sob

  1. To weep aloud with convulsive gasping; cry uncontrollably.
  2. To make a sound resembling that of loud weeping.
  3. To utter with sobs.

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  1. To weep aloud with convulsive gasping; cry uncontrollably.
  2. To make a sound resembling that of loud weeping.
  3. To utter with sobs.

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• keen

  1. Having a fine, sharp cutting edge or point.
  2. Having or marked by intellectual quickness and acuity.
  3. Acutely sensitive:

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  1. Having a fine, sharp cutting edge or point.
  2. Having or marked by intellectual quickness and acuity.
  3. Acutely sensitive:

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• howl

  1. To utter or emit a long, mournful, plaintive sound.
  2. To cry or wail loudly, as in pain, sorrow, or anger.
  3. To laugh heartily.

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  1. To utter or emit a long, mournful, plaintive sound.
  2. To cry or wail loudly, as in pain, sorrow, or anger.
  3. To laugh heartily.

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• blubber

  1. To sob noisily.
  2. To utter while crying and sobbing.
  3. To make wet and swollen by weeping.

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  1. To sob noisily.
  2. To utter while crying and sobbing.
  3. To make wet and swollen by weeping.

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• bawl

  1. To cry or sob loudly; wail.
  2. To cry out loudly and vehemently; shout.
  3. To utter in a loud, vehement voice.

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  1. To cry or sob loudly; wail.
  2. To cry out loudly and vehemently; shout.
  3. To utter in a loud, vehement voice.

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To speak suddenly or sharply, as from surprise or emotion.

• rap out

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• exclaim

  1. To cry out suddenly or vehemently, as from surprise or emotion:
  2. To express or utter (something) suddenly or vehemently:

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  1. To cry out suddenly or vehemently, as from surprise or emotion:
  2. To express or utter (something) suddenly or vehemently:

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• ejaculate

  1. To eject or discharge abruptly, especially to discharge (semen) in orgasm.
  2. To utter suddenly and passionately; exclaim.
  3. To eject a body fluid, especially semen.

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  1. To eject or discharge abruptly, especially to discharge (semen) in orgasm.
  2. To utter suddenly and passionately; exclaim.
  3. To eject a body fluid, especially semen.

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• burst out

  1. (intransitive, literally) To appear suddenly.
  2. (intransitive) To display emotion.
  3. (intransitive) to speak emotionally or suddenly

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  1. (intransitive, literally) To appear suddenly.
  2. (intransitive) To display emotion.
  3. (intransitive) to speak emotionally or suddenly

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To speak or say very loudly or with a shout

• yell

  1. To cry out loudly, as in pain, fright, surprise, or enthusiasm.
  2. To utter or express with a loud cry.
  3. A loud cry; a shout.

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  1. To cry out loudly, as in pain, fright, surprise, or enthusiasm.
  2. To utter or express with a loud cry.
  3. A loud cry; a shout.

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• yawp

  1. To utter a sharp cry; yelp.
  2. To talk loudly, raucously, or coarsely.
  3. A bark; a yelp.

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  1. To utter a sharp cry; yelp.
  2. To talk loudly, raucously, or coarsely.
  3. A bark; a yelp.

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• whoop

  1. A loud cry of exultation or excitement.
  2. A shout uttered by a hunter or warrior.
  3. A hooting cry, as of a bird.

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  1. A loud cry of exultation or excitement.
  2. A shout uttered by a hunter or warrior.
  3. A hooting cry, as of a bird.

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• vociferate

  1. To utter (something) or cry out loudly and vehemently, especially in protest.

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  1. To utter (something) or cry out loudly and vehemently, especially in protest.

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• shout

  1. A loud cry.
  2. To say with or utter a shout.

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  1. A loud cry.
  2. To say with or utter a shout.

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• roar

  1. The loud deep cry of a wild animal, especially a lion or other wild cat.
  2. A loud, deep, prolonged sound or cry, as of a person in distress or rage.
  3. A loud prolonged noise, such as that produced by waves.

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  1. The loud deep cry of a wild animal, especially a lion or other wild cat.
  2. A loud, deep, prolonged sound or cry, as of a person in distress or rage.
  3. A loud prolonged noise, such as that produced by waves.

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• holler

  1. To yell or shout.
  2. To complain.
  3. To shout out (words or phrases).

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  1. To yell or shout.
  2. To complain.
  3. To shout out (words or phrases).

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• halloo

  1. Used to catch someone's attention.
  2. Used to urge on hounds in a hunt.
  3. A shout or call of “halloo.”

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  1. Used to catch someone's attention.
  2. Used to urge on hounds in a hunt.
  3. A shout or call of “halloo.”

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• clamor

  1. A loud noise or outcry; a hubbub.
  2. A vehement expression of discontent or protest:
  3. To make a loud sustained noise or outcry.

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  1. A loud noise or outcry; a hubbub.
  2. A vehement expression of discontent or protest:
  3. To make a loud sustained noise or outcry.

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• call

  1. To say in a loud voice; announce:
  2. To demand or ask for the presence of:
  3. To demand or ask for a meeting of; convene or convoke:

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  1. To say in a loud voice; announce:
  2. To demand or ask for the presence of:
  3. To demand or ask for a meeting of; convene or convoke:

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• bluster

  1. To blow in loud, violent gusts, as the wind during a storm.
  2. To speak in a loudly arrogant or bullying manner.
  3. To brag or make loud, empty threats.

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  1. To blow in loud, violent gusts, as the wind during a storm.
  2. To speak in a loudly arrogant or bullying manner.
  3. To brag or make loud, empty threats.

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• bellow

  1. To make the deep roaring sound characteristic of a bull.
  2. To shout in a deep voice.
  3. To utter in a loud, powerful voice.

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  1. To make the deep roaring sound characteristic of a bull.
  2. To shout in a deep voice.
  3. To utter in a loud, powerful voice.

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• bawl

  1. To cry or sob loudly; wail.
  2. To cry out loudly and vehemently; shout.
  3. To utter in a loud, vehement voice.

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  1. To cry or sob loudly; wail.
  2. To cry out loudly and vehemently; shout.
  3. To utter in a loud, vehement voice.

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To make known vigorously the positive features of (a product).

• push

  1. To apply pressure against (something), especially for the purpose of moving it:
  2. To move (something) by exerting force against it; thrust or shove:
  3. To exert downward pressure on (a button or keyboard, for example); press.

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  1. To apply pressure against (something), especially for the purpose of moving it:
  2. To move (something) by exerting force against it; thrust or shove:
  3. To exert downward pressure on (a button or keyboard, for example); press.

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• plug

  1. An object, such as a cork or a wad of cloth, used to fill a hole tightly; a stopper.
  2. A dense mass of material that obstructs a passage.
  3. A usually cylindrical or conic piece cut from something larger, often as a sample.

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  1. An object, such as a cork or a wad of cloth, used to fill a hole tightly; a stopper.
  2. A dense mass of material that obstructs a passage.
  3. A usually cylindrical or conic piece cut from something larger, often as a sample.

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• pitch

  1. Any of various thick, dark, sticky substances obtained from the distillation residue of coal tar, wood tar, or petroleum and used for waterproofing, roofing, caulking, and paving.
  2. Any of various natural bitumens, such as mineral pitch or asphalt.
  3. A resin derived from the sap of various coniferous trees, as the pines.

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  1. Any of various thick, dark, sticky substances obtained from the distillation residue of coal tar, wood tar, or petroleum and used for waterproofing, roofing, caulking, and paving.
  2. Any of various natural bitumens, such as mineral pitch or asphalt.
  3. A resin derived from the sap of various coniferous trees, as the pines.

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• talk up

  1. (idiomatic) To talk about (something or someone) to make it seem as good as possible or to draw positive attention to it.
  2. (idiomatic, intransitive) To talk louder.
  3. (intransitive) To speak in a plain and candid way.

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  1. (idiomatic) To talk about (something or someone) to make it seem as good as possible or to draw positive attention to it.
  2. (idiomatic, intransitive) To talk louder.
  3. (intransitive) To speak in a plain and candid way.

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• publicize

  1. To give publicity to or draw public attention to:

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  1. To give publicity to or draw public attention to:

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• promote

  1. To raise to a more important or responsible job or rank.
  2. To advance (a student) to the next higher grade.
  3. To contribute to the progress or growth of; further.

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  1. To raise to a more important or responsible job or rank.
  2. To advance (a student) to the next higher grade.
  3. To contribute to the progress or growth of; further.

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• popularize

  1. To make popular:
  2. To present in a widely understandable or acceptable form:

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  1. To make popular:
  2. To present in a widely understandable or acceptable form:

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• build up

  1. (intransitive, idiomatic) To accumulate, to pile up, to increase in stages.
  2. (idiomatic) To strengthen.
  3. Alternative form of buildup.

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  1. (intransitive, idiomatic) To accumulate, to pile up, to increase in stages.
  2. (idiomatic) To strengthen.
  3. Alternative form of buildup.

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• ballyhoo

  1. Sensational or clamorous advertising or publicity.
  2. Noisy shouting or uproar.
  3. To advertise or publicize by sensational methods.

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  1. Sensational or clamorous advertising or publicity.
  2. Noisy shouting or uproar.
  3. To advertise or publicize by sensational methods.

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A sudden, sharp utterance

• outcry

  1. A loud cry or clamor.
  2. A strong protest or objection:

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  1. A loud cry or clamor.
  2. A strong protest or objection:

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• exclamation

  1. An abrupt, forceful utterance:
  2. An outcry, as of protest.
  3. An interjection.

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  1. An abrupt, forceful utterance:
  2. An outcry, as of protest.
  3. An interjection.

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• ejaculation

  1. The act of ejaculating.
  2. An abrupt discharge of fluid.
  3. The expulsion of seminal fluid from the urethra of the penis during orgasm.

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  1. The act of ejaculating.
  2. An abrupt discharge of fluid.
  3. The expulsion of seminal fluid from the urethra of the penis during orgasm.

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A fit of crying

• weeping

  1. Shedding tears; tearful.
  2. Dropping rain:
  3. Having slender drooping branches.

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  1. Shedding tears; tearful.
  2. Dropping rain:
  3. Having slender drooping branches.

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• wailing

  1. A loud drawn out scream and howl.
  2. Present participle of wail.

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  1. A loud drawn out scream and howl.
  2. Present participle of wail.

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• tear

  1. To pull apart or into pieces by force; rend.
  2. To cause to be pulled apart unintentionally, as by accident:
  3. To lacerate (the skin, for example).

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  1. To pull apart or into pieces by force; rend.
  2. To cause to be pulled apart unintentionally, as by accident:
  3. To lacerate (the skin, for example).

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• sobbing

  1. Present participle of sob.
  2. Action of the verb to sob.
  3. That or who sobs.

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  1. Present participle of sob.
  2. Action of the verb to sob.
  3. That or who sobs.

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• blubbering

  1. Present participle of blubber.

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  1. Present participle of blubber.

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• bawling

  1. Present participle of bawl.

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  1. Present participle of bawl.

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The act of demanding

• requisition

  1. A formal written request for something needed.
  2. A necessity; a requirement.
  3. The state or condition of being needed or put into service.

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  1. A formal written request for something needed.
  2. A necessity; a requirement.
  3. The state or condition of being needed or put into service.

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• exaction

  1. The act of exacting.
  2. Excessive or unjust demand; extortion.
  3. Something exacted.

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  1. The act of exacting.
  2. Excessive or unjust demand; extortion.
  3. Something exacted.

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• demand

  1. To ask for urgently or peremptorily:
  2. To claim as just or due:
  3. To ask to be informed of:

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  1. To ask for urgently or peremptorily:
  2. To claim as just or due:
  3. To ask to be informed of:

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• claim

  1. To demand, ask for, or take as one's own or one's due:
  2. To take in a violent manner as if by right:
  3. To state to be true, especially when open to question; assert or maintain:

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  1. To demand, ask for, or take as one's own or one's due:
  2. To take in a violent manner as if by right:
  3. To state to be true, especially when open to question; assert or maintain:

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• call

  1. To say in a loud voice; announce:
  2. To demand or ask for the presence of:
  3. To demand or ask for a meeting of; convene or convoke:

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  1. To say in a loud voice; announce:
  2. To demand or ask for the presence of:
  3. To demand or ask for a meeting of; convene or convoke:

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A rallying term used by proponents of a cause

• war cry

  1. A cry uttered by combatants as they attack; a battle cry.
  2. A phrase or slogan used to rally people to a cause.

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  1. A cry uttered by combatants as they attack; a battle cry.
  2. A phrase or slogan used to rally people to a cause.

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• rallying cry

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• motto

  1. A brief statement used to express a principle, goal, or ideal:

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  1. A brief statement used to express a principle, goal, or ideal:

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• call to battle

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• call to arms

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• battle cry

  1. A rallying cry uttered in combat, especially while attacking.
  2. A slogan used by the proponents of a cause.

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  1. A rallying cry uttered in combat, especially while attacking.
  2. A slogan used by the proponents of a cause.

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A loud utterance

• huzza

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• cheer

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• hullabaloo

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• hurrah

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• halloo

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• war cry

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• battle cry

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• roar

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• acclamation

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• uproar

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• holler

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• bawl

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• wail

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• howl

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• bellow

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• moan

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• groan

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• yammer

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• squall

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• yawp

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• whoop

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• yell

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• shriek

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• scream

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• vociferation

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• call

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• outcry

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• clamor

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• shout

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• exclamation

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A characteristic call

• shriek

  1. A shrill, often frantic cry.
  2. A sound suggestive of such a cry.
  3. To utter a shriek.

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  1. A shrill, often frantic cry.
  2. A sound suggestive of such a cry.
  3. To utter a shriek.

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• roar

  1. The loud deep cry of a wild animal, especially a lion or other wild cat.
  2. A loud, deep, prolonged sound or cry, as of a person in distress or rage.
  3. A loud prolonged noise, such as that produced by waves.

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  1. The loud deep cry of a wild animal, especially a lion or other wild cat.
  2. A loud, deep, prolonged sound or cry, as of a person in distress or rage.
  3. A loud prolonged noise, such as that produced by waves.

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• growl

  1. The low, guttural, menacing sound made by an animal:
  2. A gruff surly utterance:
  3. To emit a low guttural sound or utterance.

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  1. The low, guttural, menacing sound made by an animal:
  2. A gruff surly utterance:
  3. To emit a low guttural sound or utterance.

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• hiss

  1. A sharp sibilant sound similar to a sustained s.
  2. An expression of disapproval, contempt, or dissatisfaction conveyed by use of this sound.
  3. To make a hiss:

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  1. A sharp sibilant sound similar to a sustained s.
  2. An expression of disapproval, contempt, or dissatisfaction conveyed by use of this sound.
  3. To make a hiss:

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• gobble

  1. To devour in greedy gulps.
  2. To take greedily; grab:
  3. To eat greedily or rapidly.

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  1. To devour in greedy gulps.
  2. To take greedily; grab:
  3. To eat greedily or rapidly.

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• whistle

  1. To produce a clear musical sound by forcing air through the teeth or through an aperture formed by pursing the lips.
  2. To produce a clear, shrill, sharp musical sound by passing air over or through an opening:
  3. To produce a high-pitched sound when moving swiftly through the air:

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  1. To produce a clear musical sound by forcing air through the teeth or through an aperture formed by pursing the lips.
  2. To produce a clear, shrill, sharp musical sound by passing air over or through an opening:
  3. To produce a high-pitched sound when moving swiftly through the air:

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• coo

  1. To utter the murmuring sound of a dove or pigeon or a sound resembling it.
  2. To talk fondly or amorously in murmurs:
  3. To express or utter with soft murmuring sounds.

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  1. To utter the murmuring sound of a dove or pigeon or a sound resembling it.
  2. To talk fondly or amorously in murmurs:
  3. To express or utter with soft murmuring sounds.

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• bellow

  1. To make the deep roaring sound characteristic of a bull.
  2. To shout in a deep voice.
  3. To utter in a loud, powerful voice.

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  1. To make the deep roaring sound characteristic of a bull.
  2. To shout in a deep voice.
  3. To utter in a loud, powerful voice.

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• caw

  1. The hoarse raucous sound that is characteristic of a crow or similar bird.
  2. To utter such a hoarse raucous sound.

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  1. The hoarse raucous sound that is characteristic of a crow or similar bird.
  2. To utter such a hoarse raucous sound.

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• cackle

  1. To make the shrill cry characteristic of a hen after laying an egg.
  2. To laugh or talk in a shrill manner.
  3. To utter in cackles:

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  1. To make the shrill cry characteristic of a hen after laying an egg.
  2. To laugh or talk in a shrill manner.
  3. To utter in cackles:

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• clack

  1. To make an abrupt, sharp sound, as in the collision of two hard surfaces.
  2. To chatter thoughtlessly or at length.
  3. To cackle or cluck, as a hen.

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  1. To make an abrupt, sharp sound, as in the collision of two hard surfaces.
  2. To chatter thoughtlessly or at length.
  3. To cackle or cluck, as a hen.

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• quack

  1. The characteristic sound uttered by a duck.
  2. To utter the characteristic sound of a duck.

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  1. The characteristic sound uttered by a duck.
  2. To utter the characteristic sound of a duck.

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• tweet

  1. A weak chirping sound, as of a young or small bird.
  2. A message posted on Twitter. Tweets are limited to 140 characters.
  3. To utter a weak chirping sound.

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  1. A weak chirping sound, as of a young or small bird.
  2. A message posted on Twitter. Tweets are limited to 140 characters.
  3. To utter a weak chirping sound.

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• twitter

  1. To utter a succession of light chirping or tremulous sounds; chirrup.
  2. To speak rapidly and in a tremulous manner:
  3. To giggle nervously; titter.

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  1. To utter a succession of light chirping or tremulous sounds; chirrup.
  2. To speak rapidly and in a tremulous manner:
  3. To giggle nervously; titter.

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• trill

  1. A fluttering or tremulous sound, as that made by certain birds; a warble.
  2. The rapid alternation of two tones either a whole or a half tone apart.
  3. A vibrato.

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  1. A fluttering or tremulous sound, as that made by certain birds; a warble.
  2. The rapid alternation of two tones either a whole or a half tone apart.
  3. A vibrato.

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• pipe

  1. A hollow cylinder or tube used to conduct a liquid, gas, or finely divided solid.
  2. A section or piece of such a tube.
  3. A device for smoking, consisting of a tube of wood, clay, or other material with a small bowl at one end.

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  1. A hollow cylinder or tube used to conduct a liquid, gas, or finely divided solid.
  2. A section or piece of such a tube.
  3. A device for smoking, consisting of a tube of wood, clay, or other material with a small bowl at one end.

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• whine

  1. To produce a sustained, high-pitched, plaintive sound, as in pain, fear, or complaint.
  2. To complain or protest in a childish or annoying fashion:
  3. To produce a sustained noise of high pitch:

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  1. To produce a sustained, high-pitched, plaintive sound, as in pain, fear, or complaint.
  2. To complain or protest in a childish or annoying fashion:
  3. To produce a sustained noise of high pitch:

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• crow

  1. Any of several large glossy black birds of the genus Corvus, having a characteristic raucous call, especially C. brachyrhynchos of North America.
  2. A crowbar.

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  1. Any of several large glossy black birds of the genus Corvus, having a characteristic raucous call, especially C. brachyrhynchos of North America.
  2. A crowbar.

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• cluck

  1. The characteristic sound made by a hen when brooding or calling its chicks.
  2. A sound similar to this.
  3. A stupid or foolish person.

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  1. The characteristic sound made by a hen when brooding or calling its chicks.
  2. A sound similar to this.
  3. A stupid or foolish person.

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• bay

  1. A body of water partially enclosed by land but with a wide mouth, affording access to the sea:
  2. An area of land, such as an arm of prairie partially enclosed by woodland, that resembles in shape or formation a partially enclosed body of water.

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  1. A body of water partially enclosed by land but with a wide mouth, affording access to the sea:
  2. An area of land, such as an arm of prairie partially enclosed by woodland, that resembles in shape or formation a partially enclosed body of water.

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• chatter

  1. To talk rapidly, incessantly, and on trivial subjects; jabber.
  2. To utter a rapid series of short, inarticulate, speechlike sounds:
  3. To click quickly and repeatedly:

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  1. To talk rapidly, incessantly, and on trivial subjects; jabber.
  2. To utter a rapid series of short, inarticulate, speechlike sounds:
  3. To click quickly and repeatedly:

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• bleat

  1. The characteristic cry of a goat or sheep.
  2. A sound similar to this cry.
  3. A whining, feeble complaint.

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  1. The characteristic cry of a goat or sheep.
  2. A sound similar to this cry.
  3. A whining, feeble complaint.

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• moo

  1. To emit the deep, bellowing sound made by a cow; low.
  2. The lowing of a cow or a similar sound.

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  1. To emit the deep, bellowing sound made by a cow; low.
  2. The lowing of a cow or a similar sound.

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• nicker

  1. To neigh softly.

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  1. To neigh softly.

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• bray

  1. To utter the loud, harsh cry of a donkey.
  2. To sound loudly and harshly:
  3. To emit (an utterance or a sound) loudly and harshly.

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  1. To utter the loud, harsh cry of a donkey.
  2. To sound loudly and harshly:
  3. To emit (an utterance or a sound) loudly and harshly.

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• neigh

  1. The long, high-pitched sound made by a horse.
  2. To utter the characteristic sound of a horse; whinny.

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  1. The long, high-pitched sound made by a horse.
  2. To utter the characteristic sound of a horse; whinny.

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• whinny

  1. To neigh, as a horse, especially in a gentle tone.
  2. To express in a whinny.
  3. The sound made in whinnying; a neigh.

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  1. To neigh, as a horse, especially in a gentle tone.
  2. To express in a whinny.
  3. The sound made in whinnying; a neigh.

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• meow

  1. The cry of a cat.
  2. A malicious, spiteful comment.
  3. To make the crying sound of a cat.

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  1. The cry of a cat.
  2. A malicious, spiteful comment.
  3. To make the crying sound of a cat.

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• yelp

  1. To utter a short, sharp bark or cry:
  2. To utter by yelping.
  3. A short, sharp cry or bark.

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  1. To utter a short, sharp bark or cry:
  2. To utter by yelping.
  3. A short, sharp cry or bark.

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• squeal

  1. To give forth a loud shrill cry or sound.
  2. To turn informer; betray an accomplice or secret.
  3. To utter or produce with a squeal.

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  1. To give forth a loud shrill cry or sound.
  2. To turn informer; betray an accomplice or secret.
  3. To utter or produce with a squeal.

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• squeak

  1. To give forth a short, shrill cry or sound.
  2. To turn informer.
  3. To utter in a thin, shrill voice.

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  1. To give forth a short, shrill cry or sound.
  2. To turn informer.
  3. To utter in a thin, shrill voice.

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• squawk

  1. To utter a harsh scream; screech.
  2. To complain or protest noisily or peevishly.
  3. To utter with or as if with a squawk.

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  1. To utter a harsh scream; screech.
  2. To complain or protest noisily or peevishly.
  3. To utter with or as if with a squawk.

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• bark

  1. The harsh sound uttered by a dog.
  2. A sound, such as a cough, that is similar to a dog's bark.
  3. To utter a bark.

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  1. The harsh sound uttered by a dog.
  2. A sound, such as a cough, that is similar to a dog's bark.
  3. To utter a bark.

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• mewling

  1. A sound that mewls.

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  1. A sound that mewls.

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• screech

  1. A high-pitched, strident cry.
  2. A sound suggestive of this cry:
  3. To utter in a screech or high-pitched voice.

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  1. A high-pitched, strident cry.
  2. A sound suggestive of this cry:
  3. To utter in a screech or high-pitched voice.

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• grunt

  1. To utter a deep guttural sound, as a hog does.
  2. To utter a sound similar to a grunt, as in disgust.
  3. To utter or express with a deep guttural sound:

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  1. To utter a deep guttural sound, as a hog does.
  2. To utter a sound similar to a grunt, as in disgust.
  3. To utter or express with a deep guttural sound:

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• wail

  1. To make a long, loud, high-pitched cry, as in grief, sorrow, or fear.
  2. To make a prolonged, high-pitched sound suggestive of a cry:
  3. To lament over; bewail.

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  1. To make a long, loud, high-pitched cry, as in grief, sorrow, or fear.
  2. To make a prolonged, high-pitched sound suggestive of a cry:
  3. To lament over; bewail.

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• hoot

  1. To utter the characteristic cry of an owl.
  2. To make a loud raucous cry, especially of derision or contempt.
  3. To shout down or drive off with jeering cries:

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  1. To utter the characteristic cry of an owl.
  2. To make a loud raucous cry, especially of derision or contempt.
  3. To shout down or drive off with jeering cries:

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• howl

  1. To utter or emit a long, mournful, plaintive sound.
  2. To cry or wail loudly, as in pain, sorrow, or anger.
  3. To laugh heartily.

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  1. To utter or emit a long, mournful, plaintive sound.
  2. To cry or wail loudly, as in pain, sorrow, or anger.
  3. To laugh heartily.

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A fit of weeping

• the blues

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• plaint

  1. A complaint.
  2. An utterance of grief or sorrow; a lamentation.

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  1. A complaint.
  2. An utterance of grief or sorrow; a lamentation.

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• ululation

  1. A long, loud, mournful cry or howl.

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  1. A long, loud, mournful cry or howl.

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• whimpering

  1. Present participle of whimper.
  2. The sound of one who whimpers; a whimper; a feeble complaint.

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  1. Present participle of whimper.
  2. The sound of one who whimpers; a whimper; a feeble complaint.

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• mourning

  1. The actions or expressions of one who has suffered a bereavement.
  2. Conventional outward signs of grief for the dead, such as a black armband or black clothes.
  3. The period during which a death is mourned.

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  1. The actions or expressions of one who has suffered a bereavement.
  2. Conventional outward signs of grief for the dead, such as a black armband or black clothes.
  3. The period during which a death is mourned.

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• sorrowing

  1. Present participle of sorrow.
  2. The act of feeling sorrow.

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  1. Present participle of sorrow.
  2. The act of feeling sorrow.

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• shedding tears

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• bawl

  1. To cry or sob loudly; wail.
  2. To cry out loudly and vehemently; shout.
  3. To utter in a loud, vehement voice.

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  1. To cry or sob loudly; wail.
  2. To cry out loudly and vehemently; shout.
  3. To utter in a loud, vehement voice.

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• wailing

  1. A loud drawn out scream and howl.
  2. Present participle of wail.

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  1. A loud drawn out scream and howl.
  2. Present participle of wail.

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• bewailing

  1. Present participle of bewail.
  2. The act of one who bewails something.

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  1. Present participle of bewail.
  2. The act of one who bewails something.

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• weeping

  1. Shedding tears; tearful.
  2. Dropping rain:
  3. Having slender drooping branches.

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  1. Shedding tears; tearful.
  2. Dropping rain:
  3. Having slender drooping branches.

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• sobbing

  1. Present participle of sob.
  2. Action of the verb to sob.
  3. That or who sobs.

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  1. Present participle of sob.
  2. Action of the verb to sob.
  3. That or who sobs.

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• lament

  1. To express grief for or about; mourn:
  2. To regret deeply; deplore:
  3. To grieve audibly; wail.

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  1. To express grief for or about; mourn:
  2. To regret deeply; deplore:
  3. To grieve audibly; wail.

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• lamentation

  1. The act of lamenting.
  2. A lament.

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  1. The act of lamenting.
  2. A lament.

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To shed tears

• turn on the waterworks

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• give way to tears

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• take on

  1. To acquire, bring in, or introduce.
  2. (idiomatic) To begin to have or exhibit.
  3. (idiomatic) To assume responsibility for.

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  1. To acquire, bring in, or introduce.
  2. (idiomatic) To begin to have or exhibit.
  3. (idiomatic) To assume responsibility for.

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• yammer

  1. To talk volubly and often loudly.
  2. To complain peevishly; whine:
  3. To utter or say loudly or in a complaining tone.

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  1. To talk volubly and often loudly.
  2. To complain peevishly; whine:
  3. To utter or say loudly or in a complaining tone.

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• boohoo

  1. to weep noisily
  2. noisy weeping
  3. used to suggest the sound of noisy weeping

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  1. to weep noisily
  2. noisy weeping
  3. used to suggest the sound of noisy weeping

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• cry-one-s-eyes-out

  1. To weep for an elongated time, or in an excessive manner.
  2. (idiomatic) To moan.

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  1. To weep for an elongated time, or in an excessive manner.
  2. (idiomatic) To moan.

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• choke-up

  1. (intransitive) To (temporarily) lose one's power of speech, because of embarrassment, fear etc.
  2. To block up, to cause something to be blocked.
  3. To block, to block up (figuratively).

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  1. (intransitive) To (temporarily) lose one's power of speech, because of embarrassment, fear etc.
  2. To block up, to cause something to be blocked.
  3. To block, to block up (figuratively).

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• break down

  1. Alternative form of breakdown.
  2. (intransitive) to fail, to cease to function
  3. (ergative, figuratively) to render or to become unstable due to stress, to collapse physically or mentally