Behavior
crying
cry·ing [ krahy-ing ]
Subclass of:
Nonverbal Communication;
Language Development
Definitions related to crying:
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The shedding of tears associated with emotions, usually sadness but also joy or frustration.NCI ThesaurusU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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To utter an inarticulate, characteristic sound in order to communicate or express a feeling, or desire for attention.CRISP ThesaurusNational Institutes of Health, 2006
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All infants and young children cry as a form of communication; it is the only means they have to express a need. Thus, most crying is in response to hunger, discomfort (eg, a wet diaper), or separation, and it ceases when the needs are met (eg, by feeding, changing, cuddling). This crying is normal and tends to lessen in duration and...Merck & Co., Inc., 2020
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