cry
verb A2ağlamak A1
to shed tears, typically as an expression of sorrow, pain, or joy
The baby started to cry when the nurse entered the room.
- She couldn't stop crying after watching the emotional movie.
- He cried about his failure to pass the exam.
- During the ceremony, many relatives cried openly for the departed.
- Researchers observed that infants cry to signal discomfort, hunger, or the need for comfort.
- cry quietly · sessizce ağlamak He tried to cry quietly so no one would notice.
- cry about sth She cried about the loss of her pet.
- cry over sth He cried over the broken vase.
sb: somebody · sth: something
opposite: laugh
bağırmak, haykırmak B1
to shout loudly, often to express strong emotion or to attract attention
The child cried out when he fell on the playground.
- She cried loudly to get the teacher's attention.
- During the rally, many people cried for freedom and equality.
- The director cried out in frustration after the equipment failed during filming.
- Historians note that the oppressed population often cried for change in the face of tyranny.
- cry out · bağırmak
- cry loudly · yüksek sesle bağırmak
- cry for help He cried for help.
sb: somebody · sth: something
opposite: whisper
çığlık atmak B1
to emit a sharp, high-pitched sound, often as a reaction to fear or surprise
The hikers cried in terror when they heard a sudden roar in the canyon.
- She cried in surprise upon seeing the unexpected gift.
- He cried in pain after accidentally cutting his finger.
- The audience cried in awe as the fireworks illuminated the night sky.
- Psychologists note that people may cry in fear as an instinctive response to perceived threats.
- cry in terror · korkuyla çığlık atmak She began to cry in terror when the earthquake struck.
sb: somebody · sth: something
opposite: whisper