The child was sobbing uncontrollably after losing her favorite toy.
sob quietly
Frequency:
60
%
He tried to sob quietly so no one would hear him.
sob loudly
Frequency:
50
%
She couldn't help but sob loudly at the emotional scene.
sobbing bitterly
Frequency:
40
%
He was sobbing bitterly as he recounted his tragic story.
Idiomatic Expressions for sob
Phrase: sob like a baby
Meaning: to cry loudly and uncontrollably, similar to how a baby cries
Usage: After the breakup, she sobbed like a baby for hours.