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Phrase(s): cry (something) out (to someone or an animal)
to yell something to someone or an animal. • She cried a warning out to the others. • Sally cried out a warning to the people behind her. • The trainer cried a command out to the runaway horse., Phrase(s): cry out (against someone or something)
to shout in anger against someone or something. • The crowd cried out against the police. • She cried out against Eric, who had insulted her grossly., Phrase(s): cry out (in something) [and] cry out (with something)
to scream or shout in pain, joy, anger, etc. • The child cried out in pain. • On seeing his father, the overjoyed little boy cried out.
McGrawhill's American Idioms And Phrasal Verbs