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Synonyms for weeping

Noun

1. crying, weeping, tears, bodily process, body process, bodily function, activity
usage: the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds); "I hate to hear the crying of a child"; "she was in tears"

Verb

1. cry, weep, express emotion, express feelings
usage: shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain; "She cried bitterly when she heard the news of his death"; "The girl in the wheelchair wept with frustration when she could not get up the stairs"

Adjective

1. dolorous, dolourous, lachrymose, tearful, weeping, sorrowful (vs. joyful)
usage: showing sorrow
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