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weeping

DEFINITIONS OF: weeping

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

Synonyms:
crying, tears
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

adj showing sorrow

Synonyms:
dolorous, dolourous, lachrymose, tearful
sorrowful
experiencing or marked by or expressing sorrow especially that associated with irreparable loss

adj having branches or flower heads that bend downward

Synonyms:
cernuous, drooping, nodding, pendulous
unerect
not upright in position or posture
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