crocodile tears

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Noun crocodile tears has 1 sense

crocodile tears - a hypocritical display of sorrow; false or insincere weeping; "the secretaries wept crocodile tears over the manager's dilemma"; "politicians shed crocodile tears over the plight of the unemployed"
--₁ is a kind of hypocrisy, lip service

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Crocodile Tears

Definition:

Crocodile tears refer to fake or insincere displays of sadness or remorse. It describes someone shedding tears that are not genuine.

Senses:

Sense: Insincere display of sadness.
Sense: Sham or feigned remorse.

Usage:

As a Noun (Sense 1):

She shed crocodile tears at her friend's misfortune, but deep down, she was secretly delighted.

He pretended to cry crocodile tears when he got caught stealing, hoping to avoid punishment.

As a Noun (Sense 2):

The corrupt politician's crocodile tears couldn't fool the public; they knew he didn't truly regret his actions.

Don't fall for her crocodile tears; she's just manipulating you to get what she wants.

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