cry·ing
| \ ˈkrī-iŋ
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Synonyms & Antonyms for crying
Synonyms
- acute,
- burning,
- clamant,
- compelling,
- critical,
- dire,
- emergent,
- exigent,
- imperative,
- imperious,
- importunate,
- instant,
- necessitous,
- pressing,
- urgent
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The Origin of the 'Ugly Cry'
The Origin of the 'Ugly Cry'
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“Crying.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crying. Accessed 15 Aug. 2022.
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The first known use of crying was circa 1605
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