Bawl out

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verb

To scold or reprimand someone loudly and severely.

The teacher bawled out the student for being late again.
Visual representation of "bawl out" - To scold or reprimand someone loudly and severely.

Often appears as...

  • bawl out someone
  • bawl out for behavior

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Informal, Disapproving

Colloquial

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Emotional Intensity

Used to express strong disapproval, often with raised voices and strong emotion.

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The coach bawled out the team after a careless mistake.
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Informal Setting

Commonly used in casual or informal situations, rarely in formal contexts.

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Mom bawled me out when I came home after curfew.
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Authority Figures

Often used by someone in a position of authority, like parents, teachers, or bosses.

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The manager bawled out an employee in front of everyone.
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