dysphemia

/ˌdɪsfɪˈmiːə/; /dɪsˈfiːmiə/

Definitions

1. noun

an excessive or abnormal flow of tears, often due to emotional stress or grief.

“The actress’s emotional performance during the dramatic scene led to a bout of dysphemia.”

Synonyms

  • excessive weeping
  • tearfulness

Antonyms

  • dry-eyedness
  • tearlessness