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cry vs skreak

skreak vs cry

cry is a noun but skreak is not a noun.

cry and skreak both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
cry Yes No Yes No
skreak No No Yes No
As verbs, skreak is a hyponym of cry; that is, skreak is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than cry:
  • cry: utter a sudden loud cry
  • skreak: utter a harsh abrupt scream
Other hyponyms of cry include hollo, hurrah, halloo, whoop, pipe, pipe up, shriek, shrill, howl, roar, ululate, wail, yaup, yawl, screak, screech, skreigh, squawk.
cry (noun) skreak (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) skreak (verb)
shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain utter a harsh abrupt scream
bring into a particular state by crying make a high-pitched, screeching noise
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 skreak

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