Cry out

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verb

To shout or scream very loudly due to pain, fear, surprise or joy.

When she realized she had won the lottery, she cried out in joy.
Visual representation of "cry out" - To shout or scream very loudly due to pain, fear, surprise or joy.

Often appears as...

  • cry out in pain
  • cry out for help
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Sudden Emotion

Used when expressing spontaneous feelings often caused by an immediate event.

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He cried out in shock as the bookshelf unexpectedly toppled over.
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Intensity

Indicates a powerful emotion or reaction, stronger than just speaking or saying.

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In the horror movie, the character cried out as the ghost appeared.
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