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cry vs squawk

squawk vs cry

cry and squawk both are nouns.

cry and squawk both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
cry Yes No Yes No
squawk Yes No Yes No
As verbs, squawk is a hyponym of cry; that is, squawk is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than cry:
  • cry: utter a sudden loud cry
  • squawk: 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, skreak, skreigh.
cry (noun) squawk (noun)
a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition informal terms for objecting
a fit of weeping the noise of squawking
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) squawk (verb)
shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain complain
bring into a particular state by crying utter a harsh abrupt scream
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 squawk

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