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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Preston's biological mother and grandmother, Sarah and Debbie Davey, were sitting in the public gallery and sobbed throughout the hearing.

From BBC • Jun. 18, 2026

When Cobolli sent a smash long on the second match point, Zverev instantly fell backwards onto the clay and sobbed into his hands.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

When she died at home, where she had asked to be, I held her tightly and sobbed.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 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

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

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