Verbs for Sad:
Expressing Sadness:
* Wail: To cry out loudly and mournfully.
* Sob: To cry noisily, gasping for breath.
* Weep: To cry tears, often quietly.
* Mourn: To feel or express deep sorrow for someone who has died.
* Grieve: To feel deep sorrow, especially for someone who has died.
* Lament: To express sorrow or regret for something lost or missed.
* Deplore: To strongly disapprove of something.
* Despair: To lose all hope.
Experiencing Sadness:
* Dwell: To think about something for a long time, often with sadness.
* Brood: To think about something gloomy or depressing.
* Ponder: To think about something seriously and for a long time.
* Melancholy: To feel a deep, pensive sadness.
* Dismal: To feel or be characterized by a sense of gloom and unhappiness.
* Dejected: To feel discouraged and disheartened.
Actions Influenced by Sadness:
* Withdraw: To remove oneself from social contact.
* Isolate: To separate oneself from others.
* Sulking: To be in a bad mood and refuse to talk or be sociable.
* Mope: To be listless and dejected.
* Wallow: To indulge in sadness or grief.
Metaphorical verbs:
* Crumble: To break down emotionally.
* Wither: To fade away, lose vitality, or become weak.
* Shatter: To be broken into pieces by an emotional event.
* Sombre: To be serious, gloomy, and somber.
These are just a few examples, and the best verb to use will depend on the specific context.