Definition of bawl

bawl    

verb

• to cry loudly.

  He started bawling when she broke up with him.

  • See more words with the same meaning: to cry.

  Last edited on Oct 01 2001. Submitted by Anonymous on Oct 01 2001.

notes

• See also ball.

  Last edited on Mar 03 2015. Submitted by Anonymous on Mar 03 2015.

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Other terms relating to 'to cry':
waterworks, the	Definitions include: crying.
misty-eyed	Definitions include: with tears in one's eyes.
break up	Definitions include: to be really troubled with something, to the point of crying.
turn on the waterworks	Definitions include: to cry, especially for effect.
boo hoo	Definitions include: onomatopoeia for the sound of a person crying.

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Other terms relating to 'bawl':
bawler	Definitions include: a person who bawls.

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