Cry and Speak up

Cry

Cry verb - To speak so as to be heard at a distance.
Usage example: a mother crying for help

Speak up and cry are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Speak up" instead a verb "Cry".

Nearby Words: crying, cried

Speak up

Speak up verb - To voice one's opinions freely with force.
Usage example: she's never been afraid to speak up at town meetings
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Synonyms for Speak up

Cry and speak up are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Cry" instead a verb "Speak up".
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