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Tears

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weepingnounAction of the verb to weep.
cryingnounThe act of one who cries; a weeping or shouting.

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cryingnounThe act of one who cries; a weeping or shouting.
weepingnounAction of the verb to weep.
tear-gasnounAlternative spelling of tear gas. [Any lachrymatory, non-lethal chemical compound that causes the eyes to sting and water and/or irritates the respiratory system, mostly used for controlling crowds during riots or as self-defense.]
rentsnounAlternative spelling of 'rents.
bendersnoun(slang) A bout of heavy drinking.
breakagesnounThe act of breaking.
breaksnounAn instance of breaking something into two or more pieces.
criesnounA shedding of tears; the act of crying.
eyesnounan American crime drama television series starring Tim Daly as Harlan Judd that aired on ABC from March 30 to April 27, 2005.
lacerationsnounAn irregular open wound to soft tissue.
rendsverb(transitive) To separate into parts with force or sudden violence; to split; to burst.
riftsnoun(figurative) A lack of cohesion; a state of conflict, incompatibility, or emotional distance.
ripsnounA tear (in paper, etc.).
sobsnounA cry with a short, sudden expulsion of breath.
spreesnoun(in combination) Uninhibited activity.
weptverbTo cry; to shed tears, especially when accompanied with sobbing or other difficulty speaking, as an expression of emotion such as sadness or joy.
winesnounAn alcoholic beverage made by fermenting grape juice, with an ABV ranging from 5.5–16%.
sobbingnounAct of one who sobs; a crying or weeping.
teardropsnouna single tear (clear, salty liquid secreted by the eye).
lamentationnounThe act of lamenting.

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