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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"I don't understand why I'm doing this, suffering and crying," sobbed Sakura – a pop veteran, who'd never encountered such vitriol in her previous bands, HKT48 and Iz*One.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 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

“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

Herbert's wife clung to me and sobbed hysterically as I led her out of the visitation room with her family tearfully following.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson