Reduce to tears Meaning in English
expression
ɹəˈdus/, /ɹiˈdus/, /ɹɪˈdus/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈtɛɹz/, /ˈtɪɹz
rih-DOOS tuh TEERZ
ɹɪdjˈuːs/ /tˈuː/ /tiːɹz
rih-DYOOS too TEERZ
परिभाषा
To make someone cry, usually because of strong emotions such as sadness, frustration, or sometimes laughter.
उपयोग और बारीकियां
Somewhat formal or literary; often used when someone is emotionally overwhelmed, not just upset. Can refer to sadness, anger, or even making someone cry from laughter. Commonly used in passive voice: 'She was reduced to tears.'
Spanish: hacer llorarPortuguese (BR): fazer chorarPortuguese (PT): fazer chorarChinese (Simplified): 使哭泣Chinese (Traditional): 使哭泣Hindi: रोने पर मजबूर कर देनाArabic: جعل شخصاً يبكيBengali: কাঁদিয়ে ফেলা - কান্নায় ভেঙে পড়াRussian: довести до слёзJapanese: 涙を流させる - 涙ぐませるVietnamese: làm cho ai đó bật khócKorean: 눈물을 흘리게 하다Turkish: ağlatmakUrdu: آنسو بہا دیناIndonesian: membuat (seseorang) menangis
उदाहरण वाक्य
The harsh words reduced her to tears.
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The sad movie reduced me to tears.
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He was reduced to tears by the news.
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She was so frustrated that she was reduced to tears at work.
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The comedian’s joke reduced the audience to tears—from laughing!
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His unfair criticism finally reduced me to tears in front of everyone.
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