crying synonyms

crying

modif.

  1. Weeping

    sobbing, mourning, sorrowing, tearful; see weeping.

  2. Demanding attention

    urgent, pressing, compelling; see crucial, urgent 1.

crying

n.

weeping, blubbering, sorrow, sobbing; see cry 3, tears.

for crying out loud*

for God's sake, for heaven's sake; oh, no; for the love of Mike*; see curse 1.

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