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bawl out vs correct

correct vs bawl out

bawl out is not an adjective while correct is an adjective.

bawl out and correct both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
bawl out No No Yes No
correct No Yes Yes No
As verbs, correct is a hyponym of bawl out; that is, correct is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than bawl out:
  • bawl out: censure severely or angrily
  • correct: censure severely
Other hyponyms of bawl out include castigate, chasten, chastise, objurgate, brush down, tell off.
bawl out (adjective) correct (adjective)
free from error; especially conforming to fact or truth
correct in opinion or judgment
socially right or correct
in accord with accepted standards of usage or procedure
bawl out (verb) correct (verb)
censure severely or angrily treat a defect
make right or correct
alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard
censure severely
fall in value
punish in order to gain control or enforce obedience
make reparations or amends for
adjust for
Difference between bawl out and correct

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