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To cry, or to start crying

cry

verb

to have tears coming from your eyes, especially because you are sad

cry

verb

if a baby cries, it makes a loud noise because it is hungry or uncomfortable

burst out

to suddenly start laughing or crying

dissolve into

if you dissolve into something such as tears or laughter, you begin to cry or laugh in an uncontrolled way

weep

verb

to cry because you feel unhappy or have some other strong emotion

choke up

if someone chokes up, or if something chokes them up, they cannot speak because they are starting to cry

sob

verb

to cry noisily while taking short breaths

wail

verb

to shout or cry with a long high sound to show that you are in pain or are very sad

howl

verb

to cry very loudly in pain, anger, or sadness

snuff

verb

to breathe in noisily through your nose, for example when you smell something or when you are crying

cyberloafing

using the Internet where you work, during working hours, for activities which are not work-related

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