SOB Synonyms
There are 20 hypernyms of the word sob. (close relations)
Best Alternatives
| Word | Save | More Find | Usage | Type | ||
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| bawl | verbv | |||||
verb • shout loudly and without restraint • make a raucous noise • cry loudly | ||||||
| blubber | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • an insulating layer of fat under the skin of whales and other large marine mammals; used as a source of oil • excess bodily weight verb • cry or whine with snuffling • utter while crying | ||||||
| cry | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition • a loud utterance of emotion (especially when inarticulate) • a slogan used to rally support for a cause • a fit of weeping • the characteristic utterance of an animal verb • utter a sudden loud cry • shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain • utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy • proclaim or announce in public • demand immediate action • utter a characteristic sound • bring into a particular state by crying | ||||||
| grieve | verbv | |||||
verb • feel grief • cause to feel sorrow | ||||||
| howl | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a long loud emotional utterance • the long plaintive cry of a hound or a wolf • a loud sustained noise resembling the cry of a hound verb • emit long loud cries • cry loudly, as of animals • make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles • laugh unrestrainedly and heartily | ||||||
| lament | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a cry of sorrow and grief • a song or hymn of mourning composed or performed as a memorial to a dead person • a mournful poem; a lament for the dead verb • express grief verbally • regret strongly | ||||||
| moan | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • an utterance expressing pain or disapproval verb • indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure | ||||||
| mourn | verbv | |||||
verb • feel sadness • observe the customs of mourning after the death of a loved one | ||||||
| snivel | verbv | |||||
noun • whining in a tearful manner • the act of breathing heavily through the nose (as when the nose is congested) verb • talk in a tearful manner • snuff up mucus through the nose • cry or whine with snuffling | ||||||
| wail | verbv | |||||
noun • a cry of sorrow and grief verb • emit long loud cries • cry weakly or softly | ||||||
| weep | verbv | |||||
verb • shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain | ||||||
| whimper | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a complaint uttered in a plaintive whining way verb • cry weakly or softly | ||||||
| breathlessness | nounn | |||||
noun • a dyspneic condition | ||||||
| sobbing | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • convulsive gasp made while weeping | ||||||
| whoreson | nounn | |||||
noun • the illegitimate offspring of unmarried parents • insulting terms of address for people who are stupid or irritating or ridiculous | ||||||
| shortness of breath | nounn | |||||
noun • a dyspneic condition | ||||||
