choking sob

Frequency: 6.53.4 per million words

a cry that is suddenly stopped by strong emotion

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Examples (10)

  • He collapsed onto the bed, letting out a single, choking sob.
  • She tried to speak, but only a choking sob escaped her lips.
  • The news was so overwhelming that he could only respond with a choking sob.
  • I heard a choking sob from the next room and knew something was wrong.
  • She held the letter, her body shaking with silent, choking sobs.
  • With a choking sob, he finally confessed everything.
  • The child's relief was expressed not in words, but in a loud, choking sob.
  • She tried to stifle the choking sob rising in her throat, but it was too strong.
  • His apology was punctuated by a series of choking sobs.
  • When she saw him safe, a choking sob of pure relief shook her entire frame.