Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
reduce-to-tears
idiom
/rɪˈdjuːs tə tɪrz/
Definition
To cause someone to cry or feel deep sorrow.
Examples
- The heartfelt speech about her struggles reduced the audience to tears.
- His touching gesture of kindness reduced her to tears of gratitude.
Meaning
The phrase ‘reduce to tears’ refers to the act of evoking strong emotions in someone, often leading to crying. This can happen through a poignant story, a sad event, or intense feelings of joy or relief.
Synonyms
- bring to tears
- make cry
- move to tears
