Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
sob
verb
/sɒb/
Definition
To cry noisily while taking in breath.
Examples
- She began to sob softly after hearing the sad news.
- He couldn’t help but sob when he watched the emotional scene in the movie.
- The child sobbed for his lost toy.
Meaning
The act of expressing emotion, usually sadness, through loud and convulsive crying.
Synonyms
- cry
- weep
- bawl
- scream
- howl
