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Bawling - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

Bawling means crying loudly and uncontrollably, often with sobs or wails. It is typically used to describe the intense crying of children or someone in great distress.

bawling

/ˈbɔlɪŋ/ /ˈbɔːlɪŋ/

Definition:

Crying loudly and uncontrollably, often in distress or anger.

Synonyms:

weeping, sobbing, wailing, howling

Part of Speech:

verb, noun

Antonyms:

laughing, smiling

Common Collocations:

bawling baby, bawling loudly, stop bawling

Derivatives:

bawler, bawled

Usage Tips:

Use "bawling" to describe loud crying, often with emotional intensity or frustration.

Common Phrases:

bawling one's eyes out, bawling like a baby

Etymology:

Derived from Middle English "ballen," meaning to shout or cry loudly.

Examples:

  • 1. The baby was bawling all night long.
  • 2. She started bawling when she lost her favorite toy.
  • 3. He’s always bawling about minor problems at work.
  • 4. Stop bawling and tell me what’s wrong!

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