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shout vs bawl

bawl vs shout

shout is a noun but bawl is not a noun.

shout and bawl both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
shout Yes No Yes No
bawl No No Yes No
As verbs, bawl is a hyponym of shout; that is, bawl is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than shout:
  • shout: utter in a loud voice; talk in a loud voice (usually denoting characteristic manner of speaking)
  • bawl: shout loudly and without restraint
Other hyponyms of shout include scream, yell, holler, holler out, roar, thunder, bellow.
shout (noun) bawl (noun)
a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
shout (verb) bawl (verb)
utter in a loud voice; talk in a loud voice (usually denoting characteristic manner of speaking) cry loudly
utter a sudden loud cry shout loudly and without restraint
utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy make a raucous noise
use foul or abusive language towards
Difference between shout and bawl

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