BAWL
Dictionary entry overview: What does bawl mean?
• BAWL (verb)
The verb BAWL has 3 senses:
1. shout loudly and without restraint
2. make a raucous noise
3. cry loudly
Familiarity information: BAWL used as a verb is uncommon.
Dictionary entry details
• BAWL (verb)
Meaning:
Shout loudly and without restraint
Classified under:
Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing
Synonyms:
bawl; bellow
Hypernyms (to "bawl" is one way to...):
shout (utter in a loud voice; talk in a loud voice (usually denoting characteristic manner of speaking))
Sentence frames:
Somebody ----s
Somebody ----s something
Sentence example:
Sam and Sue bawl
Meaning:
Make a raucous noise
Classified under:
Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing
Synonyms:
yawp; bawl
Hypernyms (to "bawl" is one way to...):
howl; roar (make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles)
Sentence frame:
Something ----s
Meaning:
Cry loudly
Classified under:
Verbs of grooming, dressing and bodily care
Context example:
Don't bawl in public!
Hypernyms (to "bawl" is one way to...):
cry; weep (shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain)
Sentence frame:
Somebody ----s
