to weep with a convulsive catching of the breath.

to make a sound resembling this.

to utter with sobs.

to put, send, etc., by sobbing or with sobs

to sob oneself to sleep.

the act of sobbing; a convulsive catching of the breath in weeping.

any sound suggesting this.

verb

bawl , blub , blubber , boohoo * , break down , cry a river , cry convulsively , cry eyes out , howl , lament , shed tears , snivel , turn on waterworks , wail , weep , whimper , keen , yowl , boohoo , cry , moan