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tears

DEFINITIONS OF: tears

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n the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)

“she was in tears
Synonyms:
crying, weeping
Types:
snivel, sniveling
whining in a tearful manner
sob, sobbing
convulsive gasp made while weeping
bawling, wailing
loud cries made while weeping
Type of:
activity, bodily function, bodily process, body process
an organic process that takes place in the body
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