Sob

usgb/sɑːb/
verb

To cry with a loud, uncontrolled sound because you are very upset or in a lot of pain.

She began to sob uncontrollably.
Visual representation of "sob" - to cry with a loud, uncontrolled sound because you are very upset or in a lot of pain

Often appears as...

  • sob uncontrollably
  • sob loudly
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Visual representation of "sob"
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Strong Emotion

Use 'sob' to describe crying that is intense and hard to control, showing deep emotions.

Illustration for Strong Emotion
After the movie's tragic ending, he couldn't help but sob.
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Physical Pain

'Sob' is also used when someone is crying due to intense physical pain, not just emotional pain.

Illustration for Physical Pain
She sobbed as the doctor treated her burnt hand.
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Volume and Control

A 'sob' is usually loud, and suggests the person cannot control their crying.

Illustration for Volume and Control
When he heard the news, he began to sob loudly.
Visual representation of the word "Sob"

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