Antonyms for tears

Grammar : Noun, verb

Spell : teer

Phonetic Transcription : tɪər

Definition of tears

Origin : 1650s, mainly in American English, from tear (n.1). Related: Teared; tearing. Old English verb tæherian did not survive into Middle English.

noun rip, cut
noun wild action
verb cut, rip an object
verb move very fast

Example sentences :

The tune was familiar to her in happier days, and she listened to it with tears.
Extract from : « Philothea » by Lydia Maria Child

It looks as if the dew was on it; but the tears will not make it grow again—will they?
Extract from : « Philothea » by Lydia Maria Child

"Now you are angry with me," exclaimed the sensitive maiden; and she burst into tears.
Extract from : « Philothea » by Lydia Maria Child

Here the tumult of mingled emotion subsided in a flood of tears.
Extract from : « Philothea » by Lydia Maria Child

Yet his voice was unbroken and he was, indeed, unconscious of the tears.
Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson

The virtuous Melissa parted from them with many blessings and tears.
Extract from : « Philothea » by Lydia Maria Child

Her face was pitifully convulsed, and tears welled in her eyes.
Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson

"Oh, you were mean—mean—to shame me so," and floods of tears came again.
Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson

Kiss me, my brother, and let my tears run only from my pride and joy!
Extract from : « Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, No. 327 » by Various

She came up to me, and repeated all these passages with tears.
Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 1 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson

Synonyms for tears

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