sobbed

VERB

cry hard

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bawl break down howl wail weep whimper

STRONG

blub blubber lament snivel

WEAK

boohoo cry a river cry convulsively cry eyes out shed tears turn on waterworks

Example Sentences

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Members of Whitehouse's family in the public gallery sobbed as the verdict was returned.

From BBC • Jun. 19, 2026

In a composed tone, as his wife sobbed in the audience, he spoke for hours about "Sammy," his "sophisticated and charismatic" daughter.

From Barron's • May 6, 2026

"Sarah was just amazing with me while I just sobbed and sobbed in her kitchen," Behrens says.

From BBC • May 2, 2026

Wine spilled and serving trays clattered to the ground as people screamed and sobbed.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 26, 2026

I sobbed as I did it, but what does that matter?

From "The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams" by Daniel Nayeri