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Synonyms for crying

Two senses of crying live in the word bank, and they take different synonyms. The sentence under each one is what tells them apart.

Tier 1, Foothills · 2 senses · adjective and noun · Reason line included

Sense 1 of 2adjectiveTier 1, Foothills

conspicuously and outrageously bad or reprehensible

A crying shame.

The sentence the app shows, and the only thing that settles which meaning is meant.

The true synonym

gross

Same sentence, swapped: A gross shame.

Close but different

These are the other three tiles the game puts on screen for this sense. Each one is a real word with a real meaning, and none of them is a synonym for crying as it is used in the sentence above.

instant
screaming
burning

Sense 2 of 2nounTier 1, FoothillsActions

the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)

Her crying finally stopped after several long minutes.

The sentence the app shows, and the only thing that settles which meaning is meant.

The true synonym

tears

Same sentence, swapped: Her tears finally stopped after several long minutes.

Close but different

These are the other three tiles the game puts on screen for this sense. Each one is a real word with a real meaning, and none of them is a synonym for crying as it is used in the sentence above.

sleeping
control
screaming

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