English / idiom
crocodile tears
MEANING IN ENGLISH
Insincere tears or false, manipulative displays of sorrow.
In context
01
Grandmother warned me not to be swayed by his crocodile tears, reminding me that genuine repentance shows in deeds.
02
The seasoned elder saw right through the tenant's crocodile tears and insisted on fair compliance with the agreement.
Synonyms
feigned sorrow,fake tears,insincere grief
Antonyms
genuine sorrow,heartfelt grief,sincere tears
Collocations
shed crocodile tears,weep crocodile tears,dismiss as crocodile tears