bark vs cry

bark and cry both are nouns.

bark and cry both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
bark	Yes	No	Yes	No
cry	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, cry is a hypernym of bark; that is, cry is a word with a broader meaning than bark:

bark: the sound made by a dog
cry: the characteristic utterance of an animal

bark (noun)	cry (noun)
a sailing ship with 3 (or more) masts	a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
the sound made by a dog	a fit of weeping
a noise resembling the bark of a dog	a slogan used to rally support for a cause
tough protective covering of the woody stems and roots of trees and other woody plants	a loud utterance of emotion (especially when inarticulate)
	the characteristic utterance of an animal

bark (verb)	cry (verb)
tan (a skin) with bark tannins	shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain
make barking sounds	bring into a particular state by crying
speak in an unfriendly tone	utter a sudden loud cry
remove the bark of a tree	proclaim or announce in public
cover with bark	utter a characteristic sound
	utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
	demand immediate action

Difference between bark and cry

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