SOB Synonyms
There are 20 hypernyms of the word sob. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for SOB
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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 |