noun as in strong fondness

Strongest matches

crying, moaning, sobbing, screaming

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Example Sentences

Example:The baby was crying and wouldn't stop, no matter what the parents did.

Definition:The act of making noises that express strong feelings such as sadness, fear, or pain.

From crying

Example:When the doctor applied the ointment, she couldn't help but moan.

Definition:To make a continuous, long, and whining sound, especially when in pain or discomfort.

From moaning

Example:She began to sob, the tears running down her cheeks.

Definition:To cry in a series of short, usually silent, movements of the shoulders.

From sobbing

Example:The baby screamed at the top of its lungs when it was hungry.

Definition:To cry out with a long, sharp, loud, and often unpleasant noise.

From screaming