Definition of Tears

1. Noun. The process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds). "She was in tears"

Exact synonyms: Crying, Weeping
Specialized synonyms: Snivel, Sniveling, Sob, Sobbing, Bawling, Wailing
Generic synonyms: Activity, Bodily Function, Bodily Process, Body Process
Derivative terms: Cry, Cry, Weep

Definition of Tears

1. Noun. (plural of tear) ¹

2. Verb. (third-person singular of tear) ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Tears

1. tear [v] - See also: tear

Medical Definition of Tears

1. The watery secretion of the lacrimal glands which serve to moisten the conjunctiva; the secretion is slightly alkaline and saline. (12 Dec 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Tears

tearingly
tearings
tearjerker
tearjerkers
tearjerking
tearjerkingly
tearless
tearlessly
tearlessness
tearlike
tearoom
tearooms
tearpit
tearpits
tearproof
tears (current term)
tears away
tears of wine
tearsheets
tearstain
tearstained
tearstains
tearstrip
tearstrips
tearthumb
tearthumbs
teary
teary-eyed
teas

Literary usage of Tears

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. The Iliad of Homer by Homer (1796)
"... On the round bunch the bloody tumours rife; The tears ... tears. While tohis neighbour each ..."

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