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Another word for weep

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Verb

  1. To make inarticulate sounds of grief or pain, usually accompanied by tears

    See also:

    sounds

    happy

  2. To flow or leak out or emit something slowly

    See also:

    solid

    move

  3. To fall or let fall in drops of liquid

    See also:

    rise

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Another word for weep

Verb
  1. See also:

    cry

    mourn

    cry

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Sentence Examples

  • I want to weep for joy.

  • Try to weep, nothing gives such relief as tears.

  • She sat with her head on his shoulder for a moment then began to weep softly.

  • His reputation alone was enough to make most men weep when confronted.

  • He had absolutely nothing to weep about yet he was ready to weep.

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