Pronunciation: /ˈsɑbɪŋ/
noun the action of crying noisily, making loud, convulsive gasps
A1 She couldn't stop sobbing after watching the sad movie.
A2 The child was found alone in the park, sobbing uncontrollably.
B1 The sound of her sobbing could be heard throughout the house.
B2 The sobbing of the mourners filled the church during the funeral service.
C1 His sobbing was a clear indication of the emotional toll the situation had taken on him.
C2 The sound of her sobbing echoed through the empty halls, a haunting reminder of her grief.
verb present participle of the verb 'sob', which means to cry noisily
A1 She was sobbing uncontrollably after watching a sad movie.
A2 The child started sobbing loudly when he lost his favorite toy.
B1 The woman couldn't stop sobbing when she heard the news of her friend's passing.
B2 He was caught sobbing in his office after receiving a heartbreaking letter.
C1 The actor's emotional performance had the audience sobbing in their seats.
C2 Despite her efforts to stay composed, she found herself sobbing during the emotional speech.
formal The witness was sobbing uncontrollably on the stand during the trial.
informal I walked in on my little sister sobbing after she lost her favorite toy.
slang She was sobbing her heart out after watching that sad movie.
figurative The violin's mournful melody seemed to be sobbing through the concert hall.
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