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cry vs give tongue to

give tongue to vs cry

cry is a noun but give tongue to is not a noun.

cry and give tongue to both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
cry Yes No Yes No
give tongue to No No Yes No
As verbs, give tongue to is a hypernym of cry; that is, give tongue to is a word with a broader meaning than cry:
  • cry: utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
  • give tongue to: articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise
Other hypernyms of cry include express, utter, verbalise, verbalize.
cry (noun) give tongue to (noun)
a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
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) give tongue to (verb)
shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise
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 give tongue to

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