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bawl

1 of 1verb
/bɔl/
Forms:bawls,bawling,bawled,bawled
1

to shout loudly and emotionally, often expressing distress, anger, or frustration

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  • Frustrated by the unexpected setback, he couldn't help but bawl in anger.
  • As the children played in the yard, the mother bawled for them to come inside for dinner.
  • Overwhelmed with grief, she began to bawl at the news of a personal loss.
  • The football coach bawls at the referee, expressing frustration with a controversial call.
  • He bawled angrily when he found out his brother had broken his video game.
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2

to cry in a loud manner with strong emotions or distress

  • The baby began to bawl when it was hungry.
  • Frustrated by the situation, she started to bawl uncontrollably.
  • The news of the loss made him bawl in grief.
  • The toddler would bawl when separated from his favorite toy.
  • The movie's emotional scene had the audience bawling in sympathy.