sob /sob/

1. To catch the breath convulsively in distress or other emotion
2. To make a similar sound
3. To weep noisily

1. To utter with sobs
2. To bring (oneself) to a certain state by sobbing

1. A convulsive catch of the breath
2. Any similar sound

sobbˈing noun and adjective

sobbˈingly adverb

sob sister noun (informal)

1. An actor, writer, etc who seeks to arouse sentimental feelings in his or her audience, readers, etc
2. A journalist who answers questions in a woman's magazine

sob story noun

A pitiful tale told to arouse sympathy

sob stuff noun

1. Cheap and extravagant pathos, to stir tears
2. Maudlin or highly sentimental stories, films or scenes

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