Weeping
Weeping
Weeping (pronounced: /ˈwiːpɪŋ/), also known as crying, is a natural human response to a range of emotions, including sadness, grief, frustration, and physical pain.
Etymology
The term "weeping" originates from the Old English word 'wēpan', which means to 'shed tears, cry out, lament'.
Definition
Weeping is the act of shedding tears in response to an emotional state in humans. The act has a soothing effect and is considered a healthy way to express and cope with emotions. It is also a form of communication that conveys emotional distress to others.
Related Terms
- Tears: The liquid that is produced in the eyes in response to emotion or irritation.
- Emotion: A complex state of feeling that results in physical and psychological changes that influence thought and behavior.
- Grief: A multifaceted response to loss, particularly to the loss of someone or something that has died.
- Sadness: An emotional pain associated with, or characterized by, feelings of disadvantage, loss, despair, grief, helplessness, disappointment and sorrow.
- Pain: An unpleasant sensory and emotional experience associated with actual or potential tissue damage.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Weeping
- Wikipedia's article - Weeping
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