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weeping Synonyms
Another word for weeping
Choosing another word for weeping depends on context, so the 15 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 4 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• adjective (Context 1)
Shedding tears as an expression of sorrow, grief, or intense emotion.
Usage Example
"She comforted the crying child until his tears finally subsided."
Strongest
crying
sobbing
tearful
Strong
wailing
lachrymose
• noun (Context 2)
The act or sound of shedding tears in grief, sorrow, or distress.
Usage Example
"The quiet crying of the mourners echoed softly through the chapel."
Strongest
crying
sobbing
Strong
lamentation
wailing
tears
• adjective (Context 3)
Having slender, drooping branches that hang downward toward the ground (used of trees and shrubs).
Usage Example
"A large drooping willow stood gracefully on the bank of the quiet pond."
Strongest
drooping
Strong
pendulous
hanging
pendant
• adjective (Context 4)
Slowly exuding liquid, moisture, or serum (especially of an open wound or sore).
Usage Example
"The nurse applied a sterile dressing to protect the oozing blister."
Strongest
oozing
Strong
seeping
running
suppurating
Opposites of weeping
The opposite of weeping shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
dry-eyed
laughter
dry
laughing
upright
erect
smiling
rejoicing
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Weeping. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/weeping