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crying

/'kraɪɪŋ/

Synonyms of crying Antonyms of crying Examples of crying Usage of crying Parts of crying Definition that contains crying Words sounding like crying Explanation of crying

adjective
demanding attention
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"a crying need"

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clamant exigent insistent instant imperative
adjective
conspicuously and outrageously bad or reprehensible
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"a crying shame"

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egregious flagrant glaring gross rank conspicuous
noun
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
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"I hate to hear the crying of a child"

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tears weeping

type of:
bodily process body process activity bodily function

Examples of crying

"a crying need"
"a crying shame"
"I hate to hear the crying of a child"