WHIMPER Synonyms
There are 3 hypernyms of the word whimper. (close relations)
whimpering
Best Alternative Words for WHIMPER
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whine | verbv | |||||||
noun • a complaint uttered in a plaintive whining way verb • move with a whining sound • talk in a tearful manner • make a high-pitched, screeching noise • complain whiningly | ||||||||
blubber | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an insulating layer of fat under the skin of whales and other large marine mammals; used as a source of oil • excess bodily weight verb • cry or whine with snuffling • utter while crying | ||||||||
cry | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition • a loud utterance of emotion (especially when inarticulate) • a slogan used to rally support for a cause • a fit of weeping • the characteristic utterance of an animal verb • utter a sudden loud cry • shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain • utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy • proclaim or announce in public • demand immediate action • utter a characteristic sound • bring into a particular state by crying | ||||||||
moan | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an utterance expressing pain or disapproval verb • indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure | ||||||||
snivel | verbv | |||||||
noun • whining in a tearful manner • the act of breathing heavily through the nose (as when the nose is congested) verb • talk in a tearful manner • snuff up mucus through the nose • cry or whine with snuffling | ||||||||
sob | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • convulsive gasp made while weeping • a dyspneic condition • insulting terms of address for people who are stupid or irritating or ridiculous verb • weep convulsively | ||||||||
weep | verbv | |||||||
verb • shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain | ||||||||
mewl | verbv | |||||||
verb • cry weakly or softly | ||||||||
pule | verbv | |||||||
verb • cry weakly or softly | ||||||||
wail | verbv | |||||||
noun • a cry of sorrow and grief verb • emit long loud cries • cry weakly or softly |