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Definition of Weeping
1. Noun. The process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds). "She was in tears"
Specialized synonyms: Snivel, Sniveling, Sob, Sobbing, Bawling, Wailing
Generic synonyms: Activity, Bodily Function, Bodily Process, Body Process
Derivative terms: Cry, Cry, Weep
2. Adjective. Showing sorrow.
Similar to: Sorrowful
Derivative terms: Dolor, Dolor, Tearfulness
3. Adjective. Having branches or flower heads that bend downward. "Lilacs with drooping panicles of fragrant flowers"
Category relationships: Biological Science, Biology
Similar to: Unerect
Definition of Weeping
1. n. The act of one who weeps; lamentation with tears; shedding of tears.
2. a. Grieving; lamenting; shedding tears.
3. n. The act of one who weeps; lamentation with tears; shedding of tears.
4. a. Grieving; lamenting; shedding tears.
Definition of Weeping
1. the act of one that weeps [n -S]
Medical Definition of Weeping
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1. Grieving; lamenting; shedding tears. "Weeping eyes."
2. Discharging water, or other liquid, in drops or very slowly; surcharged with water. "Weeping grounds."
3. Having slender, pendent branches; said of trees; as, weeping willow; a weeping ash.
4. Pertaining to lamentation, or those who weep. Weeping cross, a cross erected on or by the highway, especially for the devotions of penitents; hence, to return by the weeping cross, to return from some undertaking in humiliation or penitence. Weeping rock, a porous rock from which water gradually issues. Weeping sinew, a ganglion. See Ganglion. Weeping spring, a spring that discharges water slowly.
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