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bawl
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- pronunciation:
- bawl
- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
- phrases:
- bawl out
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Homophone Note, Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
bawls, bawling, bawled |
| definition: |
to cry loudly or strongly; wail.
He bawled about losing his toy.- synonyms:
- cry, sob, wail
- similar words:
- bellow, blubber, holler, howl, squeal, weep, yell, yowl
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| related words: |
cry, exclaim, roar, whine |
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| phrase: |
bawl out |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
a loud cry or shout.
I heard the baby's bawl from the next room.- synonyms:
- cry, sob, wail
- similar words:
- bellow, howl, outcry, roar, shout, squeal, yell, yowl
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| related words: |
cry, exclamation |
| derivation: |
bawler (n.) |
The words bawl and ball sound alike but have different meanings.
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