1. (noun)cry, outcry, call, yell, shout, vociferation a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
"the speaker was interrupted by loud cries from the rear of the audience"
2. (noun)cry, yell a loud utterance of emotion (especially when inarticulate)
"a cry of rage"; "a yell of pain"
3. (verb)shout, shout out, cry, call, yell, scream, holler, hollo, squall utter a sudden loud cry
"she cried with pain when the doctor inserted the needle"; "I yelled to her from the window but she couldn't hear me"
4. (verb)yell, scream utter or declare in a very loud voice
"You don't have to yell--I can hear you just fine"