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bawler

bawler

8.8
A person who shouts in a loud harsh voice
  • noun
  • /ˈbɔːlər/
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  • The auctioneer was a skilled bawler, managing to capture everyone's attention with his loud voice.

Examples

  • How I hate those bawlers who make so much noise and have no consideration.

    Academic text (1990)

  • The bawler at the game kept shouting for the home team to score.

  • During the festival, a bawler could be heard announcing the events to the crowd.

Synonyms

loudmouth
vsbawler
  • Offensive
21 6.7

A person who talks too much, often loudly, and reveals private things

is loud and harsh but centers on unpleasant sound rather than talkativeness
yeller
vsbawler
9 8.2

A person who shouts loudly to get attention

is similar but stresses a harsher, more unpleasant sound
screamer
vsbawler
4 6.1

A person who shouts in a loud, high voice

is loud and harsh but usually lower pitched rather than high
shouter
vsbawler
2 3.9

A person who speaks very loudly to be heard

is also loud but highlights a harsh, rough vocal quality
ranter
vsbawler
  • Informal
1 7.8

A person who speaks loudly and angrily and complains a lot

is similar in loud anger but focuses on harsh voice quality
roarer
vsbawler
1 6.5

A person or animal that makes a very loud deep noise

is about harsh speech in people rather than deep roaring noises
shrieker
vsbawler
1 5.6

Someone or something that makes a loud high sound

is loud and harsh but not specifically high pitched or piercing
growler
vsbawler
1 8.6

A person who speaks with a deep, rough voice

is harsh too but not limited to a low, growling tone
bellower
vsbawler
8.0

A person who shouts in a very loud voice

is loud too but is harsher rather than simply deep or booming
squawker
vsbawler
7.5

An animal or person that makes a loud harsh noise

is about people and their harsh voice rather than animal cries
vociferator
vsbawler
  • Formal
9.9

A person who shouts loudly to protest or attract attention

is loud and harsh but less about protest emotion, more about sound
haranguer
vsbawler
9.9

A person who gives loud, angry speeches to a crowd

is loud and harsh but not limited to public speech
raver
vsbawler
  • Archaic
8.3

A person who shouts in a violent or angry way when talking

is loud as well but emphasizes harshness of tone rather than violence
clammer
vsbawler
8.8

A person who makes loud demands in protest

is loud and harsh but not specifically about demanding or protest
blusterer
vsbawler
9.0

A person who speaks loudly and brags, often saying things they should not

is loud and harsh but not primarily boastful or showy
brayer
vsbawler
9.9

A person or animal that makes a loud harsh cry

is about people shouting harshly rather than animal cries
screecher
vsbawler
  • Informal
7.9

A person who speaks or shouts in a very loud, high voice

is loud and harsh but emphasizes roughness over high pitch

Antonyms

whisperer
23 6.8

A person who speaks quietly so only one person can hear

How Loud

bawler
8.8
loudmouth
  • Offensive
21 6.7
talker
69 2.1
mumbler
1 7.5

Surface Forms

bawler singular
bawlers plural

Morphology

bawler = bawl (transparent) = bawl + er

Formed by adding the agentive suffix '-er' to the verb 'bawl'; the meaning 'person who bawls/shouts' follows directly.

Etymology

Bawler comes from the simple verb bawl, which means 'to shout or cry loudly', and the ending -er, which means 'one who'. So a bawler is literally 'one who bawls' — someone who shouts in a loud, harsh voice.