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Definition:

(nou) a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition (nou) a loud utterance of emotion (especially when inarticulate) (nou) a slogan used to rally support for a cause (nou) a fit of weeping (nou) the characteristic utterance of an animal

Phonetic Transcription:

kraɪ

Examples:

Feeling joyous at the moment, the Grinch listens for a sad cry from the Whos.

It was the resounding cry of a heroic people.

The cry of distress is the summons to relief.

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