WHIMPER Synonyms
There are 3 hypernyms of the word whimper. (close relations)
whimpering
Best Alternatives
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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 | ||||||