gritar

Definitions of gritar
  1. verb
    complain
    synonyms: chillar, graznar, quejarse, vocear
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    type of:
    lamentar, lamentarse, quejarse
    express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
  2. verb
    utter a sudden loud cry
    synonyms: aullar, clamar, llamar, pregonar, vocear, vociferar
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    chillar
    utter a shrill cry
    gemir, lamentarse, ulular
    emit long loud cries
    chillar, chirriar, graznar
    utter a harsh abrupt scream
    aullar, chillar
    utter shrieks, as of cats
    berrear, chillar
    make high-pitched, whiney noises
    type of:
    emitir sonidos
    express audibly; utter sounds (not necessarily words)
  3. verb
    utter or declare in a very loud voice
    synonyms: aullar
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    type of:
    clamar, vocear, vociferar
    utter in a loud voice; talk in a loud voice (usually denoting characteristic manner of speaking)
  4. verb
    utter a shrill cry
    synonyms: chillar
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    types:
    aullar, chillar
    utter shrieks, as of cats
    type of:
    aullar, clamar, llamar, pregonar, vocear, vociferar
    utter a sudden loud cry
  5. verb
    utter words loudly and forcefully
    synonyms: decir a gritos, roncar, rugir, vocear, vociferar
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    type of:
    clamar, vocear, vociferar
    utter in a loud voice; talk in a loud voice (usually denoting characteristic manner of speaking)
  6. verb
    proclaim or announce in public
    synonyms: pregonar
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    type of:
    anunciar, proclamar
    make known; make an announcement
  7. verb
    to utter a loud clamorous shout
    synonyms: ulular
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    types:
    jadear
    communicate by hooting and panting, as of primates
    type of:
    emitir sonidos
    express audibly; utter sounds (not necessarily words)
  8. verb
    make high-pitched, whiney noises
    synonyms: berrear, chillar
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    type of:
    gemir, lamentarse, ulular
    emit long loud cries
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