Cry and Proverb

Cry

Cry noun - A loud vocal expression of strong emotion.

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

Nearby Words: crying, cried

Proverb

Proverb noun - An often stated observation regarding something from common experience.
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Synonyms for Proverb

Cry and proverb are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Cry" instead a noun "Proverb".

Nearby Word: proverbial

How words are described

old old cry old proverb
good good cry good proverb
full full cry full proverb
standard standard cry standard proverb
Other adjectives: original, famous, aforementioned.

Both words in one sentence

  • Literature / Star Trek: Cast No Shadow Suicide Attack: Seryl Title Drop: The title refers to an ancient Klingon proverb that "Traitors cast no shadow", which was used as a battle cry by The House of Q'unat when they warred with the Empire.
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