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

As McCullagh was led from the dock, Natalie's family, holding a picture of her, hugged each other and sobbed.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

“I hit the floor and sobbed like a baby,” he says.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 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

“Off they will go to the far side of creation,” Louise sobbed slightly into my ear.

From "Secrets at Sea" by Richard Peck