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.