Synonyms for weeping

Most common

crying · tears · sobbing · cry

All synonyms

Noun

Definitions

1. n. 1

   Action of the verb to weep.

   Their constant weepings kept us awake.

Related words

Phrases

weeping fig

Forms

Plural

weepings → cryings, sobbings…

Example sentences

• crying This puppy is crying because it misses its mother.
• tears The beauty of the music brought tears to her eyes.
• sobbing The girl was sobbing in the corner of the schoolroom.
• cry The girl began to cry at the sight of the big dog.

Popularity over time

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.

By length

3 letters

cry¹

5 letters

tears¹

6 letters

crying²

7 letters

sobbing²

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (crying² = 2 syllables).