Weep

Pronunciation: /ˈwiːp/

Weep (verb)

  1. To shed tears quietly, usually because of sadness.
  2. To express deep sorrow or grief, often for someone who has died.

Examples

  • She began to weep quietly in the corner.
  • He would often weep when watching sad movies.

Common collocations: weep softly, weep quietly, weep for someone, weep in sorrow, weep over a loss

Synonyms of Weep

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Weep

  • expressing joy or amusement