To Break Into Tears

Synonyms of to break into tears

• cry
• weep
• burst into tears

Antonyms of to break into tears

• remain composed
• restrain tears
• hold back tears

Collocations of to break into tears

sobs

Frequency: 70 %

She broke into tears and sobs when she heard the news.

cry

Frequency: 65 %

The overwhelming emotion caused him to break into tears and cry.

weep

Frequency: 60 %

The movie was so touching that it made her break into tears and weep.

sobbing

Frequency: 50 %

The eulogy at the funeral caused everyone to break into tears and sobbing.

Idiomatic Expressions for to break into tears

• Phrase: to dissolve into tears
  Meaning: to start crying quietly or softly
  Usage: The touching moment in the movie made her dissolve into tears.