Sob
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Strong Emotion
Use 'sob' to describe crying that is intense and hard to control, showing deep emotions. After the movie's tragic ending, he couldn't help but sob.
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Physical Pain
'Sob' is also used when someone is crying due to intense physical pain, not just emotional pain. She sobbed as the doctor treated her burnt hand.
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Volume and Control
A 'sob' is usually loud, and suggests the person cannot control their crying. When he heard the news, he began to sob loudly.