Synonyms of cried

cried

verb

past tense of cry

1

as in sobbed

to shed tears often while making meaningless sounds as a sign of pain or distress

some kids started to cry even before the doctor had given them their shot

Synonyms & Similar Words

• sobbed
• wept
• screamed
• blubbered
• bawled
• grieved
• blubbed
• whimpered
• whined
• mourned
• groaned
• sighed
• howled
• moaned
• lamented
• greeted
• wailed
• sniffled
• squalled
• yowled
• keened
• sniveled
• mewled
• bleated
• puled

2

as in sang

to utter one's distinctive animal sound

we knew that we were getting very close to the ocean when we could hear sea gulls crying

Synonyms & Similar Words

• sang
• called

3

as in shouted

to speak so as to be heard at a distance

a mother crying for help

Synonyms & Similar Words

• shouted
• yelled
• screamed
• hollered
• called
• bawled
• roared
• thundered
• bellowed
• bayed
• vociferated
• shrieked
• holloed
• whooped
• sounded off
• wailed
• howled
• squeaked
• squealed
• screeched
• shrilled
• crowed
• hailed
• yowled
• spoke up
• caterwauled
• spoke out
• ululated
• yawped

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• whispered
• murmured
• muttered
• breathed
• mumbled

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of cried

Several stars, pros, and judges cried during the Dancing With the Stars season 35 premiere. — Entertainment Weekly, 17 Sep. 2026

Interviewees describe hacking little girls’ phones to see when their fathers came home and then bombing their houses, listening while the people on the line screamed and pleaded for help, while mothers cried over their burning daughters. — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2026

Giacchino remembered how calm her own teacher had remained while children cried around her. — Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 10 Sep. 2026

The comedian also said that Chelsea cried when the pair’s visit ended early due to a tornado warning in the area. — Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 27 Aug. 2026

Mexico women cried with joy after a 20-19 win over Great Britain — which rallied from 20-6 down — for the women’s bronze and an Olympic spot. — ABC News, 16 Aug. 2026

Ripa cried on air at the time, explaining how Chewie was there for her and Consuelos during key moments in their lives, including raising their three children. — Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 12 Aug. 2026

Students streamed out of the Debsirin Nonthaburi School, on the capital's northwestern outskirts, as the wounded were loaded on to ambulances and teachers hugged each other and cried. — Chalinee Thirasupa, USA Today, 7 Aug. 2026

Some jurors cried while others looked distraught during the testimony. — Kristina Rex, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026