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Synonyms of in tears

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Another word for in tears is crying. Other synonyms of in tears are sobbing and tearful.

Synonyms and similar words for in tears

adjectiveCrying; weeping.

  • sobbingThat or who sobs.
  • tearfulAccompanied by tears; crying, or about to cry.
  • cryingThat cries.
  • weepingAction of the verb to weep.
  • sobful archaicFull of sobs; tearful, weeping.

Meaning of in tears

  1. adjective Crying; weeping.
  2. adjective Laughing; in disbelief.

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Questions about synonyms of in tears

What is another word for in tears?
In tears has 5 synonyms on Word.ws, such as crying, sobbing and tearful.
What does in tears mean?
In tears means crying; weeping.

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