bawl

[bɔːl]

bawl Definition

• 1. to cry or wail loudly and unrestrainedly
• 2. to shout something in a loud voice

Using bawl: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "bawl" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The baby bawled all night.

• Example

  He bawled at the top of his voice.

• Example

  She bawled out her orders to the crew.

• Example

  The coach bawled out the players for their poor performance.

bawl Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for bawl

• cry
• howl
• shout
• yell
• scream

Antonyms for bawl

• whisper
• murmur

Idioms Using bawl

• bawl like a baby

  to cry very loudly and uncontrollably, often used to describe an adult crying in a childish manner

  Example

  He bawled like a baby when he heard the news.

• bawl someone's head off

  to shout or scream at someone in a very angry or loud way

  Example

  She bawled his head off for forgetting their anniversary.

• bawl into

  to cry or weep into something, such as a pillow or a handkerchief

  Example

  She bawled into her pillow to muffle the sound.

Phrases with bawl

• bawl one's eyes out

  to cry uncontrollably and for a long time

  Example

  After the breakup, she bawled her eyes out for hours.

• bawl someone out

  to scold or reprimand someone severely

  Example

  The teacher bawled him out for not doing his homework.

• bawl over

  to cry or mourn over someone or something

  Example

  She bawled over the loss of her beloved pet.

Origins of bawl

from Middle English 'balen', meaning 'to shout, raise one's voice'

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Summary: bawl in Brief

'Bawl' [bɔːl] means to cry or shout loudly and without restraint. It can be used to describe crying uncontrollably, as in 'bawl one's eyes out,' or shouting at someone, as in 'bawl someone out.' The phrase 'bawl like a baby' describes crying in a childish manner, while 'bawl someone's head off' means to shout angrily. 'Bawl' is a formal term for crying or shouting.