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bawl

 

[ bɔːl ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

loud crying

To cry or wail loudly, often in a way that is uncontrolled or without restraint. It can be a sign of distress, pain, or extreme emotion.

Synonyms

howl, sob, wail

Examples of usage

  • The baby bawled all night, keeping the whole house awake.
  • She bawled in grief when she heard the news of her grandmother's passing.
Context #2 | Verb

shout angrily

To shout loudly and aggressively, usually in anger or frustration.

Synonyms

roar, shout, yell

Examples of usage

  • The coach bawled at the players for their lack of effort.
  • He bawled orders at his subordinates, making them feel small and insignificant.
Context #3 | Noun

loud cry

A loud, prolonged cry or shout, often expressing distress or anger.

Synonyms

cry, shout, yell

Examples of usage

  • Her bawl echoed through the empty hallways, a sound of pure agony.
  • The bawl of the injured animal pierced the silence of the forest.

Translations

Translations of the word "bawl" in other languages:

🇵🇹 chorar alto

🇮🇳 ज़ोर से रोना

🇩🇪 laut weinen

🇮🇩 menangis keras

🇺🇦 голосно плакати

🇵🇱 głośno płakać

🇯🇵 大声で泣く

🇫🇷 pleurer fort

🇪🇸 llorar fuerte

🇹🇷 yüksek sesle ağlamak

🇰🇷 큰 소리로 울다

🇸🇦 يبكي بصوت عالٍ

🇨🇿 hlasitě plakat

🇸🇰 hlasno plakať

🇨🇳 大声哭泣

🇸🇮 glasno jokati

🇮🇸 gráta hátt

🇰🇿 дауысымен жылау

🇬🇪 ხმამაღლა ტირილი

🇦🇿 ucadan ağlamaq

🇲🇽 llorar fuerte

Word origin

The word 'bawl' has its origins in Middle English, derived from the Old Norse word 'baula', meaning 'to low like a cow'. Over time, the meaning shifted to refer to loud crying or shouting. The use of 'bawl' to describe loud, uncontrollable crying dates back to the 15th century. It has been a common word in English to express emotional outbursts and loud vocalizations.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,080 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.