sobber

One who blubbers

A sobber is someone who sobs—cries with convulsive gasps and heaving breaths.

The word is uncommon, appearing mostly when distinguishing types of criers: She wasn't a quiet weeper but a full-throated sobber.

cryer

weeping

Shedding tears audibly

sniveler · blubberer · whimperer · howler · moaner · lachrymose · teary · weepy · crier · wailing

grief

mourning

Period following loss

anguish · sorrow · lamentation · grieving · condolences · tragedy · bereft · consolation · bereaved · heartbroken

catharsis

release

To let go

exhale · purge · cleanse · emotional · outpouring · breakthrough · healing · processing · vulnerability · tears

Opposites
emotional expression

sobberlaugher

Utterly uncompetitive match

stoic · giggler · stiff upper lip · chuckler · rejoicer

Family

sobbing, sobbed, sobbers

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Negative · Everyday, not technical · Rated G