cri

Definitions of cri
  1. noun
    the characteristic utterance of an animal
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    types:
    aboi
    the sound of a hound on the scent
    piaulement, pépiement
    the short weak cry of a young bird
    type of:
    son
    the sudden occurrence of an audible event
  2. noun
    sharp piercing cry
  3. noun
    a loud utterance of emotion (especially when inarticulate)
    synonyms: hurlement
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    types:
    gémissements, lamentation
    a cry of sorrow and grief
    type of:
    expression, parole, propos
    the use of uttered sounds for auditory communication
  4. noun
    a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
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    types:
    clameur, cris, vociférations
    loud and persistent outcry from many people
    cris, hurlement
    uttering a loud inarticulate cry as of pain or excitement
    type of:
    expression, parole, propos
    the use of uttered sounds for auditory communication
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