WEEPING Synonyms
There are 2 hypernyms of the word weeping. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for WEEPING
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cry | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition • a loud utterance of emotion (especially when inarticulate) • a slogan used to rally support for a cause • a fit of weeping • the characteristic utterance of an animal verb • utter a sudden loud cry • shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain • utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy • proclaim or announce in public • demand immediate action • utter a characteristic sound • bring into a particular state by crying | ||||||||
bawling | verbv | |||||||
noun • loud cries made while weeping | ||||||||
howling | adjectiveadj | |||||||
noun • a long loud emotional utterance adjective satellite • extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers | ||||||||
lamenting | verbv | |||||||
adjective satellite • vocally expressing grief or sorrow or resembling such expression | ||||||||
mourning | nounn | |||||||
noun • state of sorrow over the death or departure of a loved one • the passionate and demonstrative activity of expressing grief adjective satellite • sorrowful through loss or deprivation | ||||||||
sniveling | adjectiveadj | |||||||
noun • whining in a tearful manner | ||||||||
sobbing | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • convulsive gasp made while weeping | ||||||||
tears | nounn | |||||||
noun • the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds) | ||||||||
wailing | adjectiveadj | |||||||
noun • loud cries made while weeping adjective satellite • vocally expressing grief or sorrow or resembling such expression | ||||||||
blubbering | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
noun • an insulating layer of fat under the skin of whales and other large marine mammals; used as a source of oil • excess bodily weight verb • cry or whine with snuffling • utter while crying | ||||||||
keening | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a funeral lament sung with loud wailing adjective satellite • having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions • intense or sharp • excellent • painful as if caused by a sharp instrument • having a sharp cutting edge or point verb • express grief verbally | ||||||||
whimpering | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
noun • a complaint uttered in a plaintive whining way verb • cry weakly or softly |