dacryphilia

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A paraphilia in which one is aroused by tears or sobbing.

Pronunciation

/ˌdækɹɪˈfɪlɪə/

Word forms

dacryphilia

Etymology

From Ancient Greek δάκρυ (dákru, “tear”) and φίλος (phílos, “loving”) (or dacry- + -philia).

Synonyms

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