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cry vs bray

bray vs cry

cry and bray both are nouns.

cry and bray both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
cry Yes No Yes No
bray Yes No Yes No
As nouns, bray is a hyponym of cry; that is, bray is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than cry:
  • cry: the characteristic utterance of an animal
  • bray: the cry of an ass
cry (noun) bray (noun)
a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition the cry of an ass
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) bray (verb)
shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain laugh loudly and harshly
bring into a particular state by crying reduce to small pieces or particles by pounding or abrading
utter a sudden loud cry braying characteristic of donkeys
proclaim or announce in public
utter a characteristic sound
utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
demand immediate action
Difference between cry and bray

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