WHIMPERING Synonyms
There are 6 hypernyms of the word whimpering. (close relations)
Definition of WHIMPERING
whimper
Best Alternative Words for WHIMPERING
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sniveling | adjectiveadj | |||||||
noun • whining in a tearful manner | ||||||||
sobbing | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • convulsive gasp made while weeping | ||||||||
wailing | adjectiveadj | |||||||
noun • loud cries made while weeping adjective satellite • vocally expressing grief or sorrow or resembling such expression | ||||||||
weeping | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds) adjective satellite • showing sorrow • having branches or flower heads that bend downward | ||||||||
whimper | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a complaint uttered in a plaintive whining way verb • cry weakly or softly | ||||||||
sniffling | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
noun • the act of breathing heavily through the nose (as when the nose is congested) verb • cry or whine with snuffling • inhale audibly through the nose | ||||||||
whining | nounn | |||||||
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 | ||||||||
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 | ||||||||
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 |