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View synonyms for tearjerker
tearjerker
[ teer-jur-ker ]
noun
- a story, play, movie, or the like that is sentimental or sad enough to evoke pangs of emotion to the point of tears:
This new version of a classic tearjerker is touted as the must-see film of the holiday season, but it lacks the genuine warmth of the original.
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Other Words From
- tear·jerk·ing adjective
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Word History and Origins
Origin of tearjerker1
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Example Sentences
As Bichir put it, his tearjerker role is just the sort that actors “die” for.
From The Daily Beast
It was the ultimate tearjerker: a mother pointing a finger at her daughter, who faces death for killing her granddaughter.
From The Daily Beast
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