sobbing

Meanings

• Verb

  The act of crying or weeping profusely.

  - "After losing her dog, she couldn't stop sobbing."
  - "The crowd sobbed as the national anthem was played."

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Synonyms

crying , sobs , crying

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with sobbing
dying , lying , trying

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Variants

List of all variants of sobbing that leads to same result
sob , sobbed , sobbing , sobs

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Originally meant 'to breathe heavily' in Old English, later came to mean 'to cry'.

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Trivia

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1. Sobbing is a reflex action that activates the parasympathetic nervous system.

2. The average person sheds about 6-10 liters (1.6-2.6 gallons) of tears per year.

3. In some cultures, it is considered disrespectful to sob in public.

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Related Concepts

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1. Crying: A more general term for the act of shedding tears, which includes sobbing.

2. Tears: The fluid produced by the eyes in response to emotions or physical irritation.

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Culture

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Sobbing is a universal human experience and is often portrayed in literature, art, and music. It is a powerful emotional response to loss, sadness, or grief.

How to Memorize "sobbing"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine someone crying uncontrollably, with tears streaming down their face and heaving sobs coming from their chest.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'sobbing' with the sound of someone crying or the feeling of intense sadness.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the sentence: 'Sobbing is when one's body Overflows with Bittersweet Emotions'.

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