Crying and Sobbing

Crying

Crying noun - The process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds).

Sobbing is a synonym for crying in weeping topic. In some cases you can use "Sobbing" instead the word "Crying" as a noun or an adjective. popular alternative

Nearby Words: cry, cried

Sobbing

Sobbing noun - Convulsive gasp made while weeping.
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Synonyms for Sobbing

Crying is a synonym for sobbing. You can use "Crying" instead the word "Sobbing" as a noun or an adjective. popular alternative

Nearby Word: sobbed

Both words in one sentence

  • When Mimi dies of consumption at the end of La Bohème, her boyfriend Rodolfo rushes to her side sobbing and crying her name.
  • Manga / Higanbana No Saku Yoru Ni Meaningful Name: "Meso meso" is the sound one makes while sobbing and crying, which is what Marie does quite often.
  • Film / District 9 It's her sobbing and crying about him cheating on her, and him declaring Bill Clinton style that he did not have "pornographic relations" with an alien.
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