bawl vs cry

bawl is not a noun while cry is a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
bawl	No	No	Yes	No
cry	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, cry is a hypernym of bawl; that is, cry is a word with a broader meaning than bawl:

Other hypernyms of bawl include weep.

bawl (noun)	cry (noun)
	a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
	a fit of weeping
	a slogan used to rally support for a cause
	a loud utterance of emotion (especially when inarticulate)
	the characteristic utterance of an animal

bawl (verb)	cry (verb)
cry loudly	shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain
shout loudly and without restraint	bring into a particular state by crying
make a raucous noise	utter a sudden loud cry
	proclaim or announce in public
	utter a characteristic sound
	utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
	demand immediate action