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Vocabulary Entry
sob
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A cry or sound made when someone is weeping or sorrowful.
Example Sentences
"She could hear the sobs of the child from the other room."
"His sob was a clear indication of his grief."
"The sob of the mourners filled the air during the service."
V
verb
To cry noisily, taking in deep breaths that are spasmodic in nature.
Example Sentences
"He began to sob uncontrollably when he heard the news."
"She tried not to sob but tears streamed down her face."
"After the movie, he left the theater trying to hide his sobs."