Instead of defending himself, he became a snivelling, shaking mess.
turn on the waterworks
old-fashioneddisapproving
She gave me some story about losing her wallet and turned on the waterworks, but I wasn't fooled.
Antonym and example
dry your eyes
Dry your eyes - I'm sure it will all turn out for the best.
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If you cry, you produce tears because of a strong emotion.