cryings

1. a loud utterance; often in protest or oppositionExamples: "the speaker was interrupted by loud cries from the rear of the audience"Synonyms: call, cry, outcry, shout, vociferation, yell

2. a loud utterance of emotion (especially when inarticulate)Examples: "a cry of rage"; "a yell of pain"Synonyms: cry, yell

3. a slogan used to rally support for a causeExamples: "a cry to arms"; "our watchword will be `democracy'"Synonyms: battle cry, cry, rallying cry, war cry, watchword

4. a fit of weepingExamples: "had a good cry"Synonyms: cry

5. the characteristic utterance of an animalExamples: "animal cries filled the night"Synonyms: cry