weeping

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/ˈwiːpɪŋ/ English

Definitions

verb

To cry; shed tears.
To lament; to complain.
(of a wound or sore) To produce secretions.
To flow in drops; to run in drops.“a weeping spring, which discharges water slowly”

noun

Action of the verb to weep.“Their constant weepings kept us awake.”

Related words

Synonyms

tearful lachrymose crying sorrowful dolorous dolourous tears sobbing cry lamenting mourning grieving sorrowing sorrow willow whimpering

Associated

gnashing pendulous ficus wailing figs weep comforted cultivar salix wattle wept

Rhymes

sweeping seeping creeping peeping keeping sleeping bleeping bookkeeping safekeeping peacekeeping

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