crying, weeping, tears

the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds); "I hate to hear the crying of a child"; "she was in tears"

• snivel, sniveling — whining in a tearful manner
• sob, sobbing — convulsive gasp made while weeping
• wailing, bawling — loud cries made while weeping

• bodily process, body process, bodily function, activity — an organic process that takes place in the body