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cry vs bawl

bawl vs cry

cry is a noun but bawl is not a noun.

cry and bawl both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
cry Yes No Yes No
bawl No No Yes No
As verbs, bawl is a hyponym of cry; that is, bawl is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than cry:
  • cry: shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain
  • bawl: cry loudly
Other hyponyms of cry include mewl, pule, wail, whimper, tear, sob, blub, blubber, sniffle, snivel, snuffle.
cry (noun) bawl (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
cry (verb) bawl (verb)
shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain cry loudly
bring into a particular state by crying shout loudly and without restraint
utter a sudden loud cry make a raucous noise
proclaim or announce in public
utter a characteristic sound
utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
demand immediate action
Difference between cry and bawl

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