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bawl vs howl

howl vs bawl

bawl is not a noun while howl is a noun.

bawl and howl both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
bawl No No Yes No
howl Yes No Yes No
As verbs, howl is a hypernym of bawl; that is, howl is a word with a broader meaning than bawl:
  • bawl: make a raucous noise
  • howl: make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles
Other hypernyms of bawl include roar.
bawl (noun) howl (noun)
a long loud emotional utterance
a loud sustained noise resembling the cry of a hound
the long plaintive cry of a hound or a wolf
bawl (verb) howl (verb)
cry loudly laugh unrestrainedly and heartily
shout loudly and without restraint make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles
make a raucous noise emit long loud cries
cry loudly, as of animals
Difference between bawl and howl

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