Jerks
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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Naturally, this only amplifies the tears it jerks from your soul at the end, but leavening the fear and anguish with tenderness does add much more 'sweet' to the 'bitter'.
Source: Theatre / The Normal Heart - It's also a "point and watch while an intimidating bald guy tears jerks a new one show".
Source: Point-and-Laugh Show
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