cry vs complaint

complaint vs cry

cry and complaint both are nouns.

cry is a verb but complaint is not a verb.

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

As nouns, complaint is a hyponym of cry; that is, complaint is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than cry:

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

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

cry (verb)	complaint (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

Difference between cry and complaint

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