sob
Third Person
sobs
Present Participle
sobbing
Past Tense
sobbed
Past Participle
sobbed
1
to cry loudly while making repeated, short gasping sounds, often due to intense emotions such as sadness or grief
- She couldn't control her emotions, and began to sob after receiving the heartbreaking news.
- The movie's tragic ending had many audience members sobbing in their seats.
- The child sobbed inconsolably upon realizing the loss of their beloved pet.
- The overwhelming grief caused her to sob openly during the memorial service.
- In the quiet room, the sound of someone sobbing echoed with sorrow.