Sound Effects In Writing

noun the act of crying noisily and uncontrollably

verb to cry noisily and uncontrollably

• She couldn't help but sob uncontrollably at the funeral.
• I could hear her sobbing in the next room.
• He was a mess, just sobbing his heart out.
• The sound of the wind made the trees sob in the night.

noun a dull, heavy blow or knock

verb to hit or strike with a dull, heavy blow

• The hammer bonked against the metal, creating a loud noise.
• I accidentally bonked my head on the low hanging branch.
• He bonked her on the head with a pillow during the pillow fight.
• The unexpected news bonked him on the head, leaving him stunned.