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Weeping

/ˈwiːpɪŋ/

To cry; shed tears.

📖 Definitions of "Weeping"

verb
  1. 1

    To cry; shed tears.

  2. 2

    To lament; to complain.

  3. 3

    (of a wound or sore) To produce secretions.

  4. 4

    To flow in drops; to run in drops.

    "a weeping spring, which discharges water slowly"

noun
  1. 1

    Action of the verb to weep.

    "Their constant weepings kept us awake."

🔄 Synonyms of "Weeping"

7 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

WordDefinition
sorrowfulexhibiting sorrow; dejected; distraught; sad. (of a person)
dolorousSolemnly or ponderously sad.
tearfulAccompanied by tears; crying, or about to cry.
lachrymoseTearful, sorrowful, sad, pertaining to tears, weeping, causing tears or crying.
dolourousObsolete form of dolorous. [Solemnly or ponderously sad.]
cryingnounThe act of one who cries; a weeping or shouting.
tearsnounViscous streaks left on the inside of the glass when certain wines are swirled around before tasting.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Weeping"

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WordDefinition
tearfulAccompanied by tears; crying, or about to cry.
lachrymoseTearful, sorrowful, sad, pertaining to tears, weeping, causing tears or crying.
cryingnounThe act of one who cries; a weeping or shouting.
sorrowfulexhibiting sorrow; dejected; distraught; sad. (of a person)
dolorousSolemnly or ponderously sad.
dolourousObsolete form of dolorous. [Solemnly or ponderously sad.]
tearsnounViscous streaks left on the inside of the glass when certain wines are swirled around before tasting.
sobbingnounAct of one who sobs; a crying or weeping.
cryverb(intransitive) To shed tears; to weep, especially in anger or sadness.
lamentingnounLamentation.
mourningnounFeeling or expressing sorrow over someone's death.
grievingnounFeeling or showing sorrow or distress due to loss, especially the death of someone.
sorrowingnounThe act of feeling sorrow.
sorrowverb(uncountable) unhappiness, woe
willowverb(transitive) To open and cleanse (cotton, flax, wool, etc.) by means of a willow.
whimperingnounThe sound of one who whimpers; a whimper; a feeble complaint.
wailingnounA loud drawn out scream or howl.
bawlingnounThe act of one who bawls or shouts.
tearing up
howlingnounThe act of producing howls.

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