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ululate vs cry

cry vs ululate

ululate is not a noun while cry is a noun.

ululate and cry both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
ululate No No Yes No
cry Yes No Yes No
As verbs, cry is a hypernym of ululate; that is, cry is a word with a broader meaning than ululate:
  • ululate: emit long loud cries
  • cry: utter a sudden loud cry
Other hypernyms of ululate include call, holler, hollo, scream, shout, shout out, squall, yell.
ululate (noun) cry (noun)
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
ululate (verb) cry (verb)
emit long loud cries 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 ululate and cry

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