Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
sobbed
verb
/sɒb/
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Definition
To cry audibly, taking in short, quick breaths.
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Examples
- After hearing the sad news, she sobbed quietly into her hands.
- He couldn’t help but sob when he saw the heartbreaking scene in the movie.
- The child sobbed loudly, missing his favorite toy.
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Meaning
The act of crying deeply and emotionally, often associated with pain or sadness.
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Synonyms
- wept
- cried
- bawl
- howled