utterance vs cry

cry vs utterance

utterance and cry both are nouns.

utterance is not a verb while cry is a verb.

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

As nouns, cry is a hyponym of utterance; that is, cry is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than utterance:

utterance: the use of uttered sounds for auditory communication
cry: a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition

Other hyponyms of utterance include roll call, call, outcry, shout, vociferation, yell, yell, croak, croaking, exclaiming, exclamation, expletive, groan, moan, ahem, hem, howl, howling, ululation, laugh, laughter, mumble, paging, profanity, pronunciation, exultation, jubilation, rejoicing, sigh, suspiration, snarl, speaking, speech production, speech, splutter, sputter, rasp, rasping, growling.

utterance (noun)	cry (noun)
the use of uttered sounds for auditory communication	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

utterance (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

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