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Synonyms for weeper


Grammar : Noun
Spell : wee-per
Phonetic Transcription : ˈwi pər



Définition of weeper

  • As in mourner : noun lamenter
Example sentences :
  • Pambo laid his hand again tenderly on the weeper's shoulder.
  • Extract from : « Hypatia » by Charles Kingsley
  • It was hysterical, and had burst from the restraint of the weeper.
  • Extract from : « The Portion of Labor » by Mary E. Wilkins Freeman
  • In a moment a Goth had led up the weeper, who came without demur to the side of Pelagia's mule.
  • Extract from : « Hypatia » by Charles Kingsley
  • A little dwarf, called the “Caointeach,” or weeper, is said to weep before the death of some persons.
  • Extract from : « The Cruise of the Elena » by J. Ewing Ritchie
  • "Do not despair of seeing him such one day," her mother returned, laying a gentle, quieting hand on that of the weeper.
  • Extract from : « Mildred and Elsie » by Martha Finley
  • Then with a view to cheering the weeper, she added: You sang your part beautifully both nights, Mignon.
  • Extract from : « Marjorie Dean, High School Junior » by Pauline Lester
  • The name signifies "The Weeper," in reference to the streams that run down from it continually like tears.
  • Extract from : « The Basket Woman » by Mary Austin
  • She purposely made her voice coldly unsympathetic with a view toward summoning the weeper's pride to her aid.
  • Extract from : « Grace Harlowe's Fourth Year at Overton College » by Jessie Graham Flower
  • The husband of the "married woman" also came, and relieved the other gentlemen from the charge of the "weeper."
  • Extract from : « The Lands of the Saracen » by Bayard Taylor
  • He peered with keen eyes through the darkness and moved noiselessly forward, in order not to frighten the weeper.
  • Extract from : « Peasant Tales of Russia » by V.I. Nemirovitch-Dantchenko

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