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sob

/sɒb/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does sob mean?

noun, verb

A sob is a loud, convulsive sound, especially one made by a person who is crying. To sob is to cry loudly and convulsively.

Example

"She let out a sob as she watched the sad movie."

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