Cracks
Tears
Tears noun - The process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds).
Both words in one sentence
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Chapter 6 delivers one in the form of a Cliffhanger with Sasaki's kagune manifesting as he cracks his knuckle, tears streaming down his face.
Source: Manga / Tokyo Ghoul -
She has tears marking her face, and she cracks jokes as she tries to survive being around Joker.
Source: Sad Clown - He cracks a joke that it is now a Shabbat Challah cutter (for cutting the bread in the Jewish observance of Shabbat), and then immediately breaks down in tears.
Source: Mood Whiplash / Film
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