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Meaning of the word bawl in English

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bawl

US /bɑːl/
UK /bɑːl/
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Verb

1.

to shout or call out noisily and unrestrainedly

Example:
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The child began to bawl when he couldn't find his toy.
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He had to bawl at the top of his lungs to be heard over the music.
Synonym:
shoutyellscreamhowlroar

Noun

1.

a loud, unrestrained cry or shout

Example:
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He let out a bawl of frustration.
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The baby's sudden bawl startled everyone.
Synonym:
shoutyellscreamhowlroar
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bawl out