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Another word for sob

Verb

  1. To make inarticulate sounds of grief or pain, usually accompanied by tears

    2. See also:

    sounds

    happy

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Another word for sob

Noun
    2. See also:

    cry

Another word for sob

Verb
    2. See also:

    cry

    cry

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Sentence Examples

  • She began to sob aloud.

  • She swallowed down a sob and wiped her eyes free of tears.

  • A sob tore from her throat.

  • She woke with a sob, and then cried until the dark mood retreated.

  • She began to cry and sob and clung to me.

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