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Phrasal verbs starting with "cry"

7 phrasal verbs use this verb

cry down
C1

To belittle, depreciate, or speak disparagingly of someone or something in order to reduce their value or reputation.

cry it out
B1

To cry until the emotion is fully released and you feel better; also used for a baby sleep training method where a baby is left to cry until

cry off
B2

To cancel or withdraw from a previously agreed plan, commitment, or arrangement, especially at the last moment.

cry on
B1

To seek emotional comfort or support from someone by sharing one's problems or grief with them.

cry out
B1

To shout or exclaim loudly, usually because of pain, fear, surprise, or strong emotion.

cry out for
B2

To be in urgent, obvious need of something; to desperately require something.

cry up
C1

To praise or promote something enthusiastically, especially in public; to extol the virtues of something.