hoot vs cry

hoot and cry both are nouns.

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

As nouns, cry is a hypernym of hoot; that is, cry is a word with a broader meaning than hoot:

Other hypernyms of hoot include call, outcry, shout, vociferation, yell.

As nouns, cry is a hypernym of hoot; that is, cry is a word with a broader meaning than hoot:

Other hypernyms of hoot include call, outcry, shout, vociferation, yell.

hoot (noun)	cry (noun)
something of little value	a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
a loud raucous cry (as of an owl)	a fit of weeping
a cry or noise made to express displeasure or contempt	a slogan used to rally support for a cause
	a loud utterance of emotion (especially when inarticulate)
	the characteristic utterance of an animal

hoot (verb)	cry (verb)
to utter a loud clamorous shout	shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain
utter the characteristic sound of owls	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