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Another word for sob

sob Synonyms

sob

n.

weeping, bewailing, convulsive sigh; see cry 1, 3.

sob Synonyms

sob

v.

lament, weep convulsively, wail; see cry 1. See syn. study at cry.

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Another word for sob

verb

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

bawl, blubber, cry, howl, keen², wail, weep, yowl. See happy, sounds

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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 choked on a half-sob, half-laugh.

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