Synonyms of weeping

Antonyms of weeping

Collocations of weeping

bitter tears
Frequency: 70 %

She shed bitter tears after hearing the news.

silent weeping
Frequency: 60 %

He sat in the corner, his silent weeping unnoticed by others.

heart-wrenching sobs
Frequency: 55 %

The sound of her heart-wrenching sobs echoed through the empty room.

tear-streaked face
Frequency: 50 %

She emerged from the room with a tear-streaked face.

uncontrollable sobbing
Frequency: 45 %

The news was so devastating that she broke into uncontrollable sobbing.

Idiomatic Expressions for weeping

  • Phrase: Weeping and gnashing of teeth
    Meaning: An expression used to describe extreme sorrow or regret
    Usage: The criminal's sentence brought about weeping and gnashing of teeth among his family.