Bawl: meaning, definitions and examples
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bawl
[ bɔːl ]
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
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.
shout angrily
To shout loudly and aggressively, usually in anger or frustration.
Synonyms
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.
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
Etymology
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.
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