racking sob

Frequency: 6.51.2 per million words

describes a severe and painful sob that shakes the body

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Examples (10)

  • A single racking sob escaped her lips as she heard the news.
  • He tried to suppress the racking sobs that shook his entire body.
  • The child's racking sobs filled the silent room.
  • She was overcome by a series of racking sobs after the intense argument.
  • With a racking sob, he finally admitted his defeat.
  • The sound of her racking sobs broke everyone's heart.
  • After days of holding it in, a racking sob finally tore through him.
  • His racking sobs indicated the depth of his grief.
  • Despite her efforts, a racking sob escaped, betraying her sorrow.
  • The sudden racking sob from the corner startled everyone.