whoop vs cry

whoop and cry both are nouns.

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

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

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

As verbs, cry is a hypernym of whoop; that is, cry is a word with a broader meaning than whoop:

Other hypernyms of whoop include call, holler, hollo, scream, shout, shout out, squall, yell.

whoop (noun)	cry (noun)
a loud hooting cry of exultation or excitement	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

whoop (verb)	cry (verb)
shout, as if with joy or enthusiasm	shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain
cough spasmodically	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