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SOB Synonyms

There are 16 synonyms of the word sob. (exact relations)
There are 20 hypernyms of the word sob. (close relations)
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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

Best Hypernyms For SOB

Here is a list of related hypernyms for sob, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (18)
cry weep bawl blub blubber crying dyspnea dyspnoea grieve howl lament mourn snivel snuffle tears wail weeping whimper
Phrases (2)
disagreeable personunpleasant person

Alternatives for BAWL

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