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