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WEEPING Synonyms

There are 12 synonyms of the word weeping. (exact relations)
There are 2 hypernyms of the word weeping. (close relations)
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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

Best Hypernyms For WEEPING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for weeping, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Phrases (2)
express emotionexpress feelings

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