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Bawl

To cry out with a loud, full sound; to cry with vehemence, as in calling or exultation; to shout; to vociferate.

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Cry 76% connected

To make a loud call or cry; to call or exclaim vehemently or earnestly; to shout; to vociferate; to proclaim; to pray; to implore.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

Howl 76% connected

To utter a loud, protraced, mournful sound or cry, as dogs and wolves often do.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Roar 76% connected

To cry with a full, loud, continued sound.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Shout 76% connected

To utter a sudden and loud outcry, as in joy, triumph, or exultation, or to attract attention, to animate soldiers, etc.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Weep 76% connected

The lapwing; the wipe; -- so called from its cry.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Bawler 74% connected

One who bawls.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Bawler 74% connected

One who bawls.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Synonym 2

Bellow 92% connected

To make a hollow, loud noise, as an enraged bull.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Yawp 92% connected

See Yaup.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

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