snort vs cry

snort and cry both are nouns.

snort and cry both are verbs.

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

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

snort: a cry or noise made to express displeasure or contempt
cry: a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition

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

snort (noun)	cry (noun)
a cry or noise made to express displeasure or contempt	a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
a disrespectful laugh	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

snort (verb)	cry (verb)
make a snorting sound by exhaling hard	shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain
indicate contempt by breathing noisily and forcefully through the nose	bring into a particular state by crying
inhale through the nose	utter a sudden loud cry
inhale recreational drugs	proclaim or announce in public
	utter a characteristic sound
	utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
	demand immediate action

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