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crying

('kr/aI//I//N/ )

adjective (a)

Calling for notice; compelling attention; notorious; heinous; as, a crying evil.(adjective)

source: webster1913

noun (n)

the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)(noun.act)

Example:
I hate to hear the crying of a child.

Synonym:
tears, weeping

source: wordnet30

adjective satellite (s)

demanding attention(adj.all)

Example:
A crying need.

Synonym:
clamant, exigent, insistent, instant

source: wordnet30
conspicuously and outrageously bad or reprehensible(adj.all)

Example:
A crying shame.

Synonym:
egregious, flagrant, glaring, gross, rank

source: wordnet30

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