hue and cry vs cry

hue and cry and cry both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
hue and cry	Yes	No	No	No
cry	Yes	No	Yes	No

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

Other hypernyms of hue and cry include call, outcry, shout, vociferation, yell.

hue and cry (noun)	cry (noun)
loud and persistent outcry from many people	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

hue and cry (verb)	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