crying

/ˈkraɪɪŋ/
verb
  1. Present participle of cry; shedding tears.
    • He was crying tears of joy at the wedding.
    • She is crying because she lost her phone.
    • Stop crying and tell me what happened.
adjective
  1. Shedding tears; in tears.
    • The crying woman asked for help.
    • A crying child sat alone on the bench.
    • He looked at her crying face and hugged her.
  2. Very obvious or urgent; demanding immediate attention.
    • The lack of clean water is a crying need in the region.
    • The school has a crying need for new books.
    • There is a crying injustice in how they are treated.
noun
  1. The act of shedding tears as an expression of emotion, especially sadness or pain.
    • The baby's crying kept everyone awake all night.
    • She tried to hide her crying by turning away.
    • After a long day, a good crying can help you feel better.
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