In tears
Sobbing
Sobbing noun - Convulsive gasp made while weeping.
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Synonyms for Sobbing
In tears and sobbing are semantically related. You can use "In tears" instead an adjective "Sobbing".
Nearby Word: sobbed
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The man was unable to cry at his mother's funeral, but was strangely broken down in tears and sobbing uncontrollably at his father's funeral.
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Mitchell admonishes her for thinking that the normal response for a gay man is to run off in tears - until he hears Cam sobbing and slamming the bedroom door.
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After Merida runs out of the room in tears, Elinor realises what she's done as the bowstring snaps in the fire, digs it out, but sees it has been ruined and breaks down sobbing.
Source: Western Animation / Brave
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