Definitions of tears
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the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)“she was in tears”
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types:
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snivel, sniveling
whining in a tearful manner
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sob, sobbing
convulsive gasp made while weeping
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bawling, wailing
loud cries made while weeping
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type of:
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activity, bodily function, bodily process, body process
an organic process that takes place in the body
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snivel, sniveling
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