Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
bawl
verb
/bɔːl/
Definition
to cry out noisily or to weep loudly
Examples
- When she heard the bad news, she began to bawl.
- His little brother started to bawl when he lost his toy.
- During the movie, some people couldn’t help but bawl at the emotional scenes.
Meaning
The act of shouting or crying in a loud manner, often due to strong emotions such as anger or sadness.
Synonyms
- cry
- scream
- wail
- howl
- blubber