cry; weep




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"

Antonym:
  • laugh; express joy; express mirth

Type of:
  • express emotion; express feelings

Types:
  • wail; whimper; mewl; pule
  • bawl
  • tear
  • sob
  • snivel; sniffle; blubber; blub; snuffle


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