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Definition bawl in British English

bawl verb

verb
/bɔːl/
1

to shout in a loud angry way

Example

His main complaint was that Mr Green bawled at him during meetings.

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2

to cry loudly, especially in a way that annoys other people

Example

I wish that child would stop bawling!

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Definition bawl in British English