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screaming vs cry

cry vs screaming

screaming and cry both are nouns.

screaming is an adjective but cry is not an adjective.

screaming is not a verb while cry is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
screaming Yes Yes No No
cry Yes No Yes No
As nouns, cry is a hypernym of screaming; that is, cry is a word with a broader meaning than screaming:
  • screaming: sharp piercing cry
  • cry: a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
Other hypernyms of screaming include call, outcry, shout, vociferation, yell.
screaming (noun) cry (noun)
sharp piercing cry a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
a high-pitched noise resembling a human cry 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
screaming (adjective) cry (adjective)
marked by or causing boisterous merriment or convulsive laughter
so extremely intense as to evoke screams
resembling a scream in effect
screaming (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
Difference between screaming and cry

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