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SOBBING Synonyms

There are 16 synonyms of the word sobbing. (exact relations)
There are 9 hypernyms of the word sobbing. (close relations)
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crying
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)

adjective satellite

• demanding attention

• conspicuously and outrageously bad or reprehensible

bawling
verbv
noun

• loud cries made while weeping

howling
adjectiveadj
noun

• a long loud emotional utterance

adjective satellite

• extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

lamenting
verbv
adjective satellite

• vocally expressing grief or sorrow or resembling such expression

sniveling
adjectiveadj
noun

• whining in a tearful manner

sob
verb, nounv, n
noun

• convulsive gasp made while weeping

• a dyspneic condition

• insulting terms of address for people who are stupid or irritating or ridiculous

verb

• weep convulsively

wailing
adjectiveadj
noun

• loud cries made while weeping

adjective satellite

• vocally expressing grief or sorrow or resembling such expression

weeping
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)

adjective satellite

• showing sorrow

• having branches or flower heads that bend downward

blubbering
verb, adjectivev, adj
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

moaning
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• an utterance expressing pain or disapproval

verb

• indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure

sniffling
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• the act of breathing heavily through the nose (as when the nose is congested)

verb

• cry or whine with snuffling

• inhale audibly through the nose

whimpering
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• a complaint uttered in a plaintive whining way

verb

• cry weakly or softly

sobs
verb, nounv, n
noun

• convulsive gasp made while weeping

• a dyspneic condition

• insulting terms of address for people who are stupid or irritating or ridiculous

verb

• weep convulsively

breathlessness
nounn
noun

• a dyspneic condition

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 SOBBING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for sobbing, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (7)
crying cry dyspnea dyspnoea tears weep weeping
Phrases (2)
disagreeable personunpleasant person

Alternatives for CRYING

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