Definitions

sob

[sob] / sɒb /

VERB

cry hard

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bawl break down howl wail weep whimper

STRONG

blub blubber lament snivel

WEAK

boohoo cry a river cry convulsively cry eyes out shed tears turn on waterworks

Example Sentences

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Christopher moved so that their arms were touching, and she leaned into his side and sobbed like she would never stop.

From Literature

Since then, he’s suffered from bouts of uncontrolled sobbing and relentless nightmares.

From The Wall Street Journal

“I swear to you, I have no reason to lie to you. Lord Jesus Christ,” she is heard sobbing into the phone on video.

From Los Angeles Times

Inside, Boo is holding on to the big stuffed frog, sobbing.

From Literature

He was standing now, and Hannah was collapsed on the floor, sobbing against the leg of his jeans.

From Literature