Bawl (Verb)

Meaning ¹

Shout loudly and without restraint.

Classification

Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.

Synonyms

• Bellow

Meaning ²

Make a raucous noise.

Classification

Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.

Synonyms

• Yawp

Hypernyms

• Roar

Related Words

• Bawler (noun)

Meaning ³

Cry loudly; "Don't bawl in public!".

Classification

Verbs of grooming, dressing and bodily care.

Examples

• She began to bawl uncontrollably after watching the sad movie.
• The child would bawl every time his parents dropped him off at daycare.
• The movie was so sad that it made me bawl for hours after it ended.
• Don't bawl in public, try to hold it in until you're alone.
• Stop bawling and let's talk about what's bothering you.

Hypernyms

• Weep

Related Words

• Bawler (noun)