to well up (of tears, anger, joy, etc.)
Verb, Intransitive
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Hearing her moving speech, tears welled up in my eyes.
When I learned of his betrayal, anger surged up inside me and I couldn't suppress it.
Nausea welled up due to seasickness.
With the team's victory, joy welled up inside me and I involuntarily shouted.
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