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SOBS Synonyms

There are 21 synonyms of the word sobs. (exact relations)
There are 9 hypernyms of the word sobs. (close relations)
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bawls
verb, nounv, n
verb

• shout loudly and without restraint

• make a raucous noise

• cry loudly

bemoans
verbv
verb

• regret strongly

bewails
verbv
verb

• regret strongly

blubbers
nounn
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

cries
verbv
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

grieves
verbv
verb

• feel grief

• cause to feel sorrow

groans
verbv
noun

• an utterance expressing pain or disapproval

verb

• indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure

howls
verbv
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

keens
verbv
noun

• a funeral lament sung with loud wailing

adjective satellite

• having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

• intense or sharp

• excellent

• painful as if caused by a sharp instrument

• having a sharp cutting edge or point

verb

• express grief verbally

laments
verbv
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

moans
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an utterance expressing pain or disapproval

verb

• indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure

mourns
verbv
verb

• feel sadness

• observe the customs of mourning after the death of a loved one

snivels
verb, nounv, n
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

wails
verbv
noun

• a cry of sorrow and grief

verb

• emit long loud cries

• cry weakly or softly

weeps
verbv
verb

• shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain

whimpers
verbv
noun

• a complaint uttered in a plaintive whining way

verb

• cry weakly or softly

yowls
verbv
noun

• a very loud utterance (like the sound of an animal)

verb

• cry loudly, as of animals

• utter shrieks, as of cats

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

Best Hypernyms For SOBS

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

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