bawl (B1)
verb
Pronunciation: /bɔːl/
Definition
To cry out loudly and uncontrollably, often from pain or distress.
Examples
The toddler began to bawl when he fell and scraped his knee.
She couldn't help but bawl during the sad movie.
He was so angry he started to bawl at the top of his lungs.
How to Use bawl
- bawl out (phrasal verb)
- To scold someone angrily and loudly. — "The coach bawled out the players for their poor performance."
- bawl for (prepositional phrase)
- To cry loudly asking for something. — "The child was bawling for his mother."
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