Cry

usgb/kraɪ/
verb

To shed tears, especially because of sadness or pain.

She started to cry when she dropped her ice cream.
Visual representation of "cry" - to shed tears, especially because of sadness or pain
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Visual representation of "cry"
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Emotional Trigger

Used to express strong feelings, often in private or intimate settings.

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The movie's ending was so sad it made me cry.
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Quiet Sobbing

'Cry' doesn't always mean loud. It can be quiet, like gentle weeping.

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In her room, she quietly cried herself to sleep.
Visual representation of the word "Cry"

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