Sob acts are a type of emotional display often exhibited in response to a particular event or situation. There are many synonyms for sob acts which indicate varying degrees of emotional response. Some examples include "cry", "weep", "grieve", "lament", "mourn", "bawl", "howl" and "wail". Each of these words carries a slightly different connotation and can be used to describe different types of emotional expression. Regardless of which synonym is used, sob acts are a natural and healthy way of processing emotions and should be recognized and respected by those around us.