v. bawled, bawl·ing, bawls v.intr. 1. To cry or sob loudly; wail. See Synonyms at cry. 2. To cry out loudly and vehemently; shout. v.tr. To utter in a loud, vehement voice. See Synonyms at yell. n. Phrasal Verb: A loud, bellowing cry; a wail. bawl out Informal To reprimand loudly or harshly. [Middle English bawlen, to bark, from Medieval Latin baulāre, to bark (probably of Scandinavian origin) or from Old Norse baula, to low (of imitative origin).] bawler n. |
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