noun the act of crying noisily and uncontrollably
verb to cry noisily and uncontrollably
In film and television, 'sob' is a sound effect used to enhance emotional scenes, particularly those involving crying or despair.
In literature, 'sob' is used to convey a character's emotional state, often indicating deep sorrow or distress.
In the field of psychology, 'sob' is used to describe a loud cry or wail, often associated with intense emotions such as grief or sadness.
In the medical field, 'sob' is an acronym for Shortness of Breath, a symptom commonly associated with respiratory or cardiac conditions.
In a literary context, 'sob' can be used to describe a character's emotional outburst or expression of grief in a story.
Psychologists may use the term 'sob' to describe a client's uncontrollable crying during a therapy session as a sign of emotional distress.
Medical doctors may use 'sob' as a symptom description in a patient's medical history to indicate frequent episodes of crying or emotional breakdowns.
Actors may use 'sob' as a stage direction in a script to indicate a character's moment of intense emotional vulnerability.
Social workers may use 'sob' to describe a client's emotional reaction to a traumatic event during a counseling session.