gush vs cry

gush and cry both are nouns.

gush and cry both are verbs.

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

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

gush: an unrestrained expression of emotion
cry: a fit of weeping

Other hyponyms of gush include acting out, explosion, flare.

gush (noun)	cry (noun)
an unrestrained expression of emotion	a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
a sudden rapid flow (as of water)	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

gush (verb)	cry (verb)
praise enthusiastically	shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain
issue in a jet; come out in a jet; stream or spring forth	bring into a particular state by crying
gush forth in a sudden stream or jet	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 gush and cry

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