cry for help
A 'cry for help' often indicates a person's need for assistance due to emotional or psychological distress, commonly used in mental health contexts.
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Definition
B2Mental Health
(psychology, emotional)A behavior or statement signaling significant emotional or psychological distress and a need for support.
Example
- Her sudden withdrawal from social activities was a clear cry for help.
- His drastic change in behavior seemed like a cry for help.
B1General
(everyday language)An action or expression intended to attract attention and indicate a need for assistance.
Example
- Sending that message was her way of making a cry for help.
- The note he left was a cry for help that no one noticed.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "cry for help":
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