bawl

Meanings

• Verb

  To cry out loud, express grief or anger

  - "After losing the game, John bawled in frustration."
  - "The baby started bawling when it was hungry."

• Noun

  A loud, prolonged cry or outburst of emotion

  - "The bawl of the baby woke up the entire neighborhood."
  - "He gave a bawl after hearing the sad news."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with bawl
call , fall , mall , pall

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Variants

List of all variants of bawl that leads to same result
bawl , bawled , bawler , bawlers , bawling , bawls , bawl out , bawled out , bawling out , bawls out , bawl her eyes out , bawl his eyes out , bawl one's eyes out , bawl their eyes out

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English 'beawian' meaning 'to shout, cry out'

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Trivia

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1. The term 'bawl' is also used in boxing to describe a powerful punch.

2. In some dialects, 'bawl' can also mean a large, heavy object.

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Related Concepts

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1. Cry: Related concept: A tearful expression of emotion or feeling.

2. Sob: Related concept: A quiet, continuous cry or series of cries.

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Culture

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In literature, 'bawl' is often used to describe emotional outbursts or expressions of grief. In music, the term 'bawlad' refers to a type of traditional Palestinian song that expresses sorrow and longing.

How to Memorize "bawl"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person crying loudly and expressing strong emotions.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'bawl' with the sound of a crying baby or a person expressing strong emotions.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the 'B' in 'bawl' stands for 'Baby's Anguished Wail'.

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