Bawl ( verb , noun )

(As a verb)

Bawl ( verb )

1. To cry out loudly and unrestrainedly.
2. To shout or call out in a loud or unrestrained manner.

Origin:

Middle english baulen, from old english bælan; akin to old high german bōl noise, old english bēol, bēl bell.

Examples:

1. The baby was bawling at the top of its lungs.
2. The coach bawled at the players to get back into position.
3. The crowd bawled for an encore after the concert ended.
4. The teacher bawled at the students to be quiet.
5. The customer bawled at the salesperson for poor service.

(As a noun)

Bawl ( noun )

1. To cry out loudly and unrestrainedly.
2. To shout or call out in a loud or unrestrained manner.

Origin:

Middle english baulen, from old english bælan; akin to old high german bōl noise, old english bēol, bēl bell.

Examples:

1. The baby was bawling at the top of its lungs.
2. The coach bawled at the players to get back into position.
3. The crowd bawled for an encore after the concert ended.
4. The teacher bawled at the students to be quiet.
5. The customer bawled at the salesperson for poor service.