sobs

[US]/[sɒbz]/
[UK]/[sɒbz]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.A sob; a cry.
v.To cry with convulsive gasps.; To express grief or pain by sobbing.

Phrases & Collocations

held back sobs

burst into sobs

fighting back sobs

quiet sobs

deep sobs

in sobs

over sobs

through sobs

wrestling with sobs

muffled sobs

Example Sentences

she couldn't stop her sobs after hearing the news.

he held her close, listening to her quiet sobs.

the movie was so sad that i had to fight back sobs.

a few silent sobs escaped her lips as she read the letter.

he tried to hide his sobs, but they were audible.

the courtroom was silent except for the defendant's sobs.

she released a torrent of sobs after the argument.

his sobs shook his entire body with grief.

the little boy dissolved into sobs when he lost his toy.

she wiped away her sobs and tried to compose herself.

he comforted her, letting her cry out her sobs.

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