n.
1.a loud utterance
2.a loud utterance of emotion (especially when inarticulate)
3.a slogan used to rally support for a cause
4.a fit of weeping
5.the characteristic utterance of an animal cry v.
1.utter a sudden loud cry
2.shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain
3.utter aloud
4.proclaim or announce in public
5.demand immediate action
6.utter a characteristic sound
7.bring into a particular state by crying
Idiom of the Day
keep the wolf from the door
to maintain oneself at a basic level
My job pays just enough money to keep the wolf from the door.