Synonyms for
Crying
Definition
shedding tears as a result of pain, distress, or sorrow
Synonyms & similar words
vociferation
laugh
clamant
holler
rallyingcry
blazonout
gross
callout
outcry
cry
battlecry
shoutout
scream
egregious
hollo
exigent
flagrant
rank
yell
call
warcry
tears
glaring
watchword
weep
weeping
tearful
sobbing
blubbering
whimpering
sniffling
bawling
howling
mewling
lamenting
wailing
keening
moaning
groaning
sighing
complaining
bewailing
yowling
ululating
caterwauling
Synonyms by register
Informal
Antonyms
Common collocations
- crying out loud
- crying over spilled milk
- crying shame
- crying wolf
- crying eyes
- crying need
- crying jag
Word family
Usage note
While 'crying' often implies sadness, it can also be used for other strong emotions like joy or frustration. Be mindful of context to avoid misinterpretation.
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Example sentences
- The baby is crying because he is hungry.
- She couldn't help crying when she saw the sad movie.
- He was crying with joy after winning the race.
- I heard someone crying in the next room.
- She was crying her heart out after the breakup.
Quotes
Tears are words that need to be written. – Paulo Coelho
Behind every sweet smile, there is a bitter sadness that no one can ever see and feel. – Tupac Shakur
Tears come from the heart and not from the brain. – Leonardo da Vinci