crier

Definitions of crier
  1. verb
    utter a sudden loud cry
    synonyms: brailler, hurler
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    types:
    pousser un cri aigu
    utter a shrill cry
    pousser des cris perçants
    utter a harsh abrupt scream
    type of:
    exprimer, émettre
    express audibly; utter sounds (not necessarily words)
  2. verb
    utter in a loud voice; talk in a loud voice (usually denoting characteristic manner of speaking)
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    antonyms:
    chuchoter, murmurer
    speak softly; in a low voice
    types:
    brailler, hurler
    utter or declare in a very loud voice
    clamer, crier fort, tonitruer
    utter words loudly and forcefully
    hurler
    shout loudly and without restraint
    type of:
    dire, parler
    express in speech
  3. verb
    utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
    synonyms:
    brailler, hurler
    utter a sudden loud cry
    déclarer
    call out loudly, as of names or numbers
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    types:
    huer
    give a command to a horse to turn to the right side
    type of:
    exprimer
    articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise
  4. verb
    call out loudly, as of names or numbers
    synonyms: déclarer
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    type of:
    annoncer, faire connaître, faire savoir
    make known; make an announcement
  5. verb
    utter or declare in a very loud voice
    synonyms: brailler, hurler
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