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cry vs bleat

bleat vs cry

cry and bleat both are nouns.

cry and bleat both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
cry Yes No Yes No
bleat Yes No Yes No
As nouns, bleat is a hyponym of cry; that is, bleat is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than cry:
  • cry: the characteristic utterance of an animal
  • bleat: the sound of sheep or goats (or any sound resembling this)
cry (noun) bleat (noun)
a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition the sound of sheep or goats (or any sound resembling this)
a fit of weeping
a slogan used to rally support for a cause
a loud utterance of emotion (especially when inarticulate)
the characteristic utterance of an animal
cry (verb) bleat (verb)
shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain cry plaintively
bring into a particular state by crying talk whiningly
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
Difference between cry and bleat

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