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| baa |
the cry of a sheep; bleat. [1/2 definitions] |
| baby |
When you call someone a baby, it means you think that they are acting like a baby. It means you think they cry or complain a lot, or they get scared or upset about little things. [1/3 definitions] |
| bawl |
to cry loudly or strongly; wail. [2 definitions] |
| bellow |
to make the deep, loud cry of a bull. [1/4 definitions] |
| bleat |
any sound that is similar to the cry of a goat, sheep, or calf. [1/4 definitions] |
| blubber |
to cry loudly and without control. [1/2 definitions] |
| bobolink |
a black, yellow, and white North American songbird that is named for its cry. Bobolinks move from one region to another during certain times of the year. |
| burst |
When you burst into tears, it means that you begin to cry suddenly. [1/6 definitions] |
| cackle |
to make the sharp, broken cry of a hen. [1/4 definitions] |
| call |
a shout or loud cry. [1/10 definitions] |
| caw |
the cry of the crow or raven, or any harsh call that sounds like this. [1/2 definitions] |
| cheer |
to cry out in happiness or appreciation. [1/6 definitions] |
| cried |
past tense and past participle of "cry." |
| crow1 |
a shiny black bird known for its shrill, harsh cry. Crows are often seen looking for food. |
| crow2 |
to make the harsh cry of a rooster. [2/3 definitions] |
| cry |
When you cry, tears fall from your eyes because you are sad or hurt or feeling other very strong emotions. [4 definitions] |
| dull |
When you have a dull pain, it is not sharp. You can feel it, but it is not the kind of pain that comes on suddenly and makes you want to cry out. [1/4 definitions] |
| emotion |
Emotions are feelings that all people have. Love, hate, fear, and anger are some emotions that people feel. Some emotions are so strong that changes in our bodies happen. Sometimes our hearts beat faster, our face turns red, or we start to cry, shake, or laugh. [1/2 definitions] |
| explosion |
a laugh, cry, or yell that is sudden and loud. [1/2 definitions] |
| hail1 |
a cry or shout to greet or attract the attention of someone. [1/4 definitions] |
| hallelujah |
a cry of joy or praise. [1/2 definitions] |
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