Bawl
verb
To cry very loudly and uncontrollably.
She just bawled her eyes out when she heard the news.
Often appears as...
- bawl your eyes out
- bawl like a baby
verb
To shout loudly and aggressively.
The coach was bawling at his players from the sidelines.
Often appears as...
- bawl out
- bawl at
verb
To cry very loudly and uncontrollably.
She just bawled her eyes out when she heard the news.
Often appears as...
- bawl your eyes out
- bawl like a baby
verb
To shout loudly and aggressively.
The coach was bawling at his players from the sidelines.
Often appears as...
- bawl out
- bawl at
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Extreme Sadness
Used to express a deep level of sadness, often with tears.
After the tragic loss, he bawled inconsolably.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Intensity
Indicates an overwhelming emotional response, more intense than simple crying.
The movie's ending made her bawl uncontrollably.
Pro Tip 3/3Loss of Composure
Suggests a person has lost their usual control over emotions.
When he heard the sad news, he bawled in front of everyone.
Pro Tip 1/3Extreme Sadness
Used to express a deep level of sadness, often with tears.
After the tragic loss, he bawled inconsolably.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Intensity
Indicates an overwhelming emotional response, more intense than simple crying.
The movie's ending made her bawl uncontrollably.
Pro Tip 3/3Loss of Composure
Suggests a person has lost their usual control over emotions.
When he heard the sad news, he bawled in front of everyone.
Pro Tip 1/3Extreme Sadness
Used to express a deep level of sadness, often with tears.
After the tragic loss, he bawled inconsolably.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Intensity
Indicates an overwhelming emotional response, more intense than simple crying.
The movie's ending made her bawl uncontrollably.
Pro Tip 3/3Loss of Composure
Suggests a person has lost their usual control over emotions.
When he heard the sad news, he bawled in front of everyone.
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Video examples
Tim Cope: On the Trail...
said Tim don't worry about it we'll find you a wife you're going to have a wonderful winter here with us I headed off to find food and grain there was none for the horses I came back they'd caught a couple of pigeons in a trap and bawled them up for Christmas dinner and that night was one I'll never forget
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Globalizing communication...
I started bawling out to the door I grew up in a high altitude city of Addis Ababa Ethiopia and running was my natural relaxed reaction for this day I
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3 things I learned while...
first-grader, not much artistic talent -- Yet! And I'm bawling, I'm crying, like a little kid. And it made all the sense in the world to me.
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Tim Cope: On the Trail...
said Tim don't worry about it we'll find you a wife you're going to have a wonderful winter here with us I headed off to find food and grain there was none for the horses I came back they'd caught a couple of pigeons in a trap and bawled them up for Christmas dinner and that night was one I'll never forget
Video examples
Globalizing communication...
I started bawling out to the door I grew up in a high altitude city of Addis Ababa Ethiopia and running was my natural relaxed reaction for this day I
Video examples
3 things I learned while...
first-grader, not much artistic talent -- Yet! And I'm bawling, I'm crying, like a little kid. And it made all the sense in the world to me.
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Quote examples
Essie Davis
Australian Actress
I have children, and they demand my full and complete attention. They get that when I'm at home, even during the night, but it is really hard, and I do wonder how a lot of women do it without bawling their eyes out every day.
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Sophie Turner
British Actress
I can't watch 'Titanic' without breaking down within the first 10 minutes. You know, when it got re-released in 3D, I went to see it again. My mom came to pick me up from the cinema, and I was just bawling my eyes out.
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Kristin Armstrong
American Athlete
If your husband asks what you think, tell him. If you have a preference, voice it. If you have a question, ask it. If you want to cry, bawl. If you need help, raise your hand and jump up and down.
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Vera Farmiga
American Actress
I hate being manipulated by song. Don't tell me what I should be feeling. I don't want cellos or violins to be telling me that I should be bawling right now.
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Ainsley Harriott
English Chef
There have been times when, as a chef, I've bawled at staff because something's not quite right. But later I'd reflect and feel guilty.
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Jenny Eclair
Comedian
A good fart joke makes me bawl with laughter, so will somebody farting. And the word 'poo.' You can't beat a good poo joke.
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Mark Hughes
Welsh Athlete
Management is not about shouting and bawling, because some guys will not like that. They take it personally.
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Taye Diggs
American Actor
I'm going through a stage where the dumbest things make me bawl. I feel like I need to see a shrink.
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Fergie
American Musician
I love crying at romantic movies like 'The Notebook.' I'm always bawling.
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Randy Houser
American Musician
One of my main weaknesses is a good movie. I'll just bawl my eyes out.
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Essie Davis
Australian Actress
I have children, and they demand my full and complete attention. They get that when I'm at home, even during the night, but it is really hard, and I do wonder how a lot of women do it without bawling their eyes out every day.
Quote examples
Sophie Turner
British Actress
I can't watch 'Titanic' without breaking down within the first 10 minutes. You know, when it got re-released in 3D, I went to see it again. My mom came to pick me up from the cinema, and I was just bawling my eyes out.
Quote examples
Kristin Armstrong
American Athlete
If your husband asks what you think, tell him. If you have a preference, voice it. If you have a question, ask it. If you want to cry, bawl. If you need help, raise your hand and jump up and down.
Quote examples
Vera Farmiga
American Actress
I hate being manipulated by song. Don't tell me what I should be feeling. I don't want cellos or violins to be telling me that I should be bawling right now.
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Ainsley Harriott
English Chef
There have been times when, as a chef, I've bawled at staff because something's not quite right. But later I'd reflect and feel guilty.
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Jenny Eclair
Comedian
A good fart joke makes me bawl with laughter, so will somebody farting. And the word 'poo.' You can't beat a good poo joke.
Quote examples
Mark Hughes
Welsh Athlete
Management is not about shouting and bawling, because some guys will not like that. They take it personally.
Quote examples
Taye Diggs
American Actor
I'm going through a stage where the dumbest things make me bawl. I feel like I need to see a shrink.
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Fergie
American Musician
I love crying at romantic movies like 'The Notebook.' I'm always bawling.
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Randy Houser
American Musician
One of my main weaknesses is a good movie. I'll just bawl my eyes out.
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