Rubs
Tears
Tears noun - The process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds).
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
- The fact that he's often the victim of this when he's paired with Nick, who's been reduced to tears at least three times to date, only rubs salt in the wounds.
Source: Wimpification - She rubs her face and is on the brink of tears.
Source: Face Palm / Web Original -
She rubs her face and is on the brink of tears, poor girl.
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