noun

• the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
  "I hate to hear the crying of a child"
• a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
  "the speaker was interrupted by loud cries from the rear of the audience"
• a loud utterance of emotion (especially when inarticulate)
  "a cry of rage"
• a slogan used to rally support for a cause
  "a cry to arms"

verb

• utter a sudden loud cry
  "she cried with pain when the doctor inserted the needle"
• shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain
  "She cried bitterly when she heard the news of his death"
• utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
  "`I won!' he exclaimed"
• proclaim or announce in public
  "before we had newspapers, a town crier would cry the news"

adjective satellite

• demanding attention; ; ; - H.L.Mencken
  "clamant needs"
• conspicuously and outrageously bad or reprehensible
  "a crying shame"