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weep Synonyms

Another word for weep

Choosing another word for weep depends on context, so the 13 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To shed tears as an expression of grief, sorrow, pain, or overwhelming emotion.

Usage Example

"The audience began to cry during the moving final scene of the play."

Strongest
cry
sob
Strong
mourn
lament
wail
bawl
Weak
grieve
blubber

• noun (Context 2)

An act or spell of shedding tears.

Usage Example

"Sometimes a good cry can help relieve pent-up emotional stress."

Strongest
cry
Strong
sob
bawl

• verb (Context 3)

To exude or discharge liquid slowly in small drops (especially of a wound or plant).

Usage Example

"Keep the bandage clean if the scrape continues to ooze clear fluid."

Strongest
ooze
seep
Strong
exude
drip
trickle

Opposites of weep

The opposite of weep shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

rejoice
laugh
smile
cheer
See all opposites of weep

• Nearby Words

weenie
weensy
weeny
weep
weeper
weepie
weepily

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Weep. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/weep
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