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cry vs hue and cry

hue and cry vs cry

cry and hue and cry both are nouns.

cry is a verb but hue and cry is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
cry Yes No Yes No
hue and cry Yes No No No
As nouns, hue and cry is a hyponym of cry; that is, hue and cry is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than cry:
  • cry: a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
  • hue and cry: loud and persistent outcry from many people
Other hyponyms of cry include bellow, bellowing, holla, holler, hollering, hollo, holloa, roar, roaring, yowl, blue murder, catcall, clamor, clamoring, clamour, clamouring, halloo, hoot, hosanna, noise, scream, screaming, screech, screeching, shriek, shrieking, whoop, battle cry, rallying cry, war cry, war whoop, shouting, yelling, yodel, bird, boo, Bronx cheer, hiss, hoot, raspberry, razz, razzing, snort.
cry (noun) hue and cry (noun)
a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition loud and persistent outcry from many people
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) hue and 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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