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bawl
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- pronunciation:
- bawl
- parts of speech:
- transitive verb, intransitive verb, noun
- phrases:
- bawl out
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Homophone Note, Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
bawls, bawling, bawled |
| definition: |
to cry or shout in a loud and insistent voice.
The class bawled its protest at the announcement of a pop quiz.- synonyms:
- bellow, clamor, cry, holler, roar, shout, yell
- similar words:
- blubber, howl, sob, wail, weep
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| related words: |
bellow, clamor, cry, exclaim, roar, whine, yell |
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| definition: |
to cry loudly or forcefully; wail.
That spoiled kid will bawl anytime he doesn't get his way.- synonyms:
- cry, sob, squall, wail
- similar words:
- bellow, blubber, holler, howl, keen, squeal, weep, yell, yowl
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| related words: |
cry, exclaim, roar, sob, whine |
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| phrase: |
bawl out |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
a loud outcry or wail.
- synonyms:
- cry, sob, squall, 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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