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Definition of sobbed - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
emotionfilled with or affected by sobbing
- Her sobbed voice broke the silence.
- His sobbed expression revealed his inner turmoil.
- The sobbed child clung to her mother.
Origin of sobbed
Old English, sobban (to sob)
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- French:sanglotant, ...
- German:schluchzend, ...
- Italian:singhiozzante, ...
- Spanish:sollozante, ...
- Portuguese:soluçante, ...
- Chinese:哭泣的, ...
- Japanese:すすり泣く, ...
- Arabic:مَخْنوق بِالبُكاء, ...
- Hebrew:בּוֹכֶה, ...
- Russian:рыдающий, ...
- Ukrainian:ридучий, ...
- Hindi:सुबकने से भरा, ...
Definition of sob - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
speakingtr. say something while crying with sobstr.
- He sobbed his apology, tears streaming down his face.
2.
cryingintr. cry noisily while taking short, sharp breathsintr.
- She began to sob uncontrollably during the movie..
Noun
1.
crying fitloud, convulsive crying
- The child's sob could be heard across the hallway..
2.
breathing spasmconvulsive gasp during weeping
- He let out a sob as he spoke.
Expressions with sob
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cry intensely and without restraint
She sobbed her heart out after the sad movie.
cry intensely with great emotion
She sobbed her heart out after the sad movie.
story or explanation intended to evoke sympathy
He told a sob story to explain his lateness..
sentimental content in media meant to make people feel pity
That movie was full of sob stuff.
cry so much that you fall asleep
She sobbed herself to sleep after the argument.
female reporter writing emotional features, often advice-style columns
The sob sister penned tearful pieces that boosted the paper’s sales.
Origin of sob
Old English, sobban (to sob)
Examples of sob in a sentence
The child sobbed his name, unable to stop crying. The child started to sob after losing his toy. He couldn't help but sob at the sad news. Her sob echoed in the empty room. A sudden sob broke the silence. A sob escaped her lips unexpectedly.
The child's sob was heard across the room.
View all translations of sob
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- French:sangloter, sanglot, ...
- German:schluchzen, Schluchzen, ...
- Italian:singhiozzare, singhiozzo, ...
- Spanish:sollozar, gemido, ...
- Portuguese:soluçar, choro convulsivo, ...
- Chinese:抽泣, ...
- Japanese:すすり泣く, すすり泣き, ...
- Arabic:تَحَدَّثَ بِنَشِيج, شَهْقَة, ...
- Hebrew:לְהִתְיַיפֵּחַ, יְבָבָה, ...
- Russian:всхлипывать, рыдание, ...
- Ukrainian:ридати, ридання, ...
- Hindi:सिसकते हुए कहना, सिसकी, ...
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