Cry and Maxim

Cry

Cry noun - An attention-getting word or phrase used to publicize something (as a campaign or product).

Usage example: “A chance to change America” was the cry on which the candidate was hoping to win the White House

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Maxim and cry are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Maxim" instead a noun "Cry".

Nearby Words: crying, cried

Maxim noun - An often stated observation regarding something from common experience.

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Cry and maxim are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Cry" instead a noun "Maxim".

She eventually became strong enough to not cry all the time, but at Maxim's wedding (to another woman), admits she hasn't cried since she was a child and fears not being able to anymore.

Source: Unable to Cry
Because Maxim always rescued her, she eventually tried so hard to stop crying that she eventually became Unable to Cry.

Source: Video Game / Lufia II: Rise of the Sinistrals

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Maxim or Cry. 2016. Accessed July 22, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/cry/maxim.

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