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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Dressed in a checked blazer in court, Parker sobbed and put her head on the defendant's table as the judge dismissed the charges against her.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

“If they are to amount to a crime then the legislature will need to codify it,” Robinson said from the bench Thursday morning, as Parker audibly sobbed at the defense table.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 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

In the Before, I might have sobbed hysterically after our reunion with Mom.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller