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Sob Very Common

Sob has 8 different meanings across 2 categories:

Noun · Verb

Definitions
Noun
1

a dyspneic condition

"The doctor warned that if he continued to hold his breath, he might develop sob, a dangerous difficulty in breathing caused by prolonged inhalation of toxic fumes."

2

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

"Don't give me that sob about how hard you worked on the project when everyone knows it was a mess from the start."

3

convulsive gasp made while weeping

"After hearing the tragic news, she let out a sharp sob that shook her entire body before collapsing into his arms."

4

Initialism of son of a bitch.

"She let out a sharp sob as she realized her train had just left the station without her."

5

A cry with a short, sudden expulsion of breath.

Verb
1

weep convulsively

"He was sobbing inconsolably"

sob
2

to weep with convulsive gasps.

"The heavy rain began to sob onto the roof, soaking the tiles within minutes."

3

To soak.

Related Terms
Broader Terms (hypernyms)
dyspnea unpleasant person crying cry
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