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Synonyms for sob

Most common

cry weep

All synonyms

Verb

Definitions

  1. v. 1

    To weep with convulsive gasps.

    She was sobbing because she was feeling very miserable.

Related words

Word family
sobfest sobful
Phrases
sob sister sob story sob stuff

Forms

Past participle
sobbed
e.g. sobbed → weeped…

Example sentences

  • cry The girl began to cry at the sight of the big dog.
  • weep As soon as she heard the news, she began to weep.

Popularity over time

Word1850 → 2019Trend
sobrising
cryrising
weeprising

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.

By length

3 letters
cry1
4 letters
weep1