complaint vs cry

cry vs complaint

complaint and cry both are nouns.

complaint is not a verb while cry is a verb.

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

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

complaint: (formerly) a loud cry (or repeated cries) of pain or rage or sorrow
cry: a loud utterance of emotion (especially when inarticulate)

Other hypernyms of complaint include yell.

complaint (noun)	cry (noun)
an expression of grievance or resentment	a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
(formerly) a loud cry (or repeated cries) of pain or rage or sorrow	a fit of weeping
(civil law) the first pleading of the plaintiff setting out the facts on which the claim for relief is based	a slogan used to rally support for a cause
(criminal law) a pleading describing some wrong or offense	a loud utterance of emotion (especially when inarticulate)
an often persistent bodily disorder or disease; a cause for complaining	the characteristic utterance of an animal

complaint (verb)	cry (verb)
	shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain
	bring into a particular state by crying
	utter a sudden loud cry
	proclaim or announce in public
	utter a characteristic sound
	utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
	demand immediate action

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