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bawling

[ˈbɔːlɪŋ]

bawling Definition

  • 1crying loudly and uncontrollably
  • 2shouting loudly

Using bawling: Examples

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

  • Example

    The baby was bawling all night.

  • Example

    He was bawling at the top of his voice.

  • Example

    She started bawling when she heard the news.

bawling Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with bawling

  • to scold or reprimand someone severely

    Example

    The coach bawled out the players for their poor performance.

  • to cry over something

    Example

    She bawled over the sad ending of the movie.

  • bawl one's eyes out

    to cry uncontrollably

    Example

    She bawled her eyes out when she heard the bad news.

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Summary: bawling in Brief

'Bawling' [ˈbɔːlɪŋ] refers to crying or shouting loudly and uncontrollably. It can be used as a noun or verb, as in 'The baby was bawling all night.' 'Bawling' is often paired with phrasal verbs like 'bawl out,' meaning to scold severely, and 'bawl one's eyes out,' meaning to cry uncontrollably.

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