bursting into tears
Starting to sob
Bursting into tears is suddenly beginning to cry, often from overwhelming emotion—grief, frustration, relief, or joy.
The phrase emphasizes the abruptness: tears arrive without warning or buildup.
She burst into tears when she heard the news.
He was so frustrated he nearly burst into tears.
- sobbingConvulsive crying aloud
- sobConvulsive weeping
- ugly cryIntense, unflattering sobbing
- weepShed tears emotionally
- tremblingInvoluntary shaking motion
wail · bawling · moist · catharsis · emotional · overwhelmed · waterworks · eyes · lump in throat · crying · choked up · distraught · grief · whimper · sniffle · breakups · funerals · vulnerability
bursting into tearsholding it together
Maintaining composure despite strain
keeping a straight face · keeping one's cool · emotional restraint · stone-faced · gritting one's teeth
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