Lachrymate

Pronunciation: /ˈɫækˈeɪtʃɑɹˈwaɪˈmeɪt/

Lachrymate (verb)

  1. To produce tears from the eyes, usually because of sadness.

Examples

  • She began to lachrymate during the sad movie.
  • He couldn't help but lachrymate at the touching story.

Common collocations: lachrymate uncontrollably, start to lachrymate, lachrymate softly

Synonyms of Lachrymate

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Lachrymate

  • expressing joy instead of sorrow
  • showing happiness instead of sadness