crying (n)
weeping (n)
tears (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 04
def the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
examples I hate to hear the crying of a child
she was in tears
Outgoing links
Hypernym bodily process, body process, bodily function, activity
Derivationally related form weeping → weep
Derivationally related form crying → cry; crying → cry
Hyponym snivel, sniveling; sob, sobbing; wailing, bawling
Incoming links
Hypernym snivel, sniveling; sob, sobbing; wailing, bawling
Hyponym bodily process, body process, bodily function, activity
Derivationally related form weep → weeping
Derivationally related form cry → crying; cry → crying

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