# Civ vs cry

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### Civ
*name · frequency rank #20,882*
Civilization, a turn-based strategy video game from 1991 (and various sequels) in which the player attempts to build and maintain an empire throughout history.

### cry
*verb · IPA /kɹaɪ/ · frequency rank #2,525*
To shed tears; to weep, especially in anger or sadness.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-09-03.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/vs/civ-vs-cry