Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
crocodile tears
idiom
/ˈkrɒkədaɪl tɛrz/
Definition
Crocodile tears refer to fake or insincere expressions of sorrow or empathy.
Examples
- She shed crocodile tears at the funeral, but no one believed she was truly mourning.
- His crocodile tears did not convince anyone that he was sorry for his actions.
Meaning
The phrase is often used to indicate that someone is pretending to be upset or caring when they are actually not.
Synonyms
- insincere grief
- feigned sorrow
- false compassion
