whimper

¹whim·per

verb \ˈhwim-pər, ˈwim-\

whim·peredwhim·per·ing\-p(ə-)riŋ\

Definition of WHIMPER

intransitive verb

1

: to make a low whining plaintive or broken sound

2

: to complain or protest with or as if with a whimper

Examples of WHIMPER

1. I could hear the puppy whimpering.
2. She whimpered about having to get up early.
3. “Where are you going?” she whimpered.

Origin of WHIMPER

imitative

First Known Use: 1513

Related to WHIMPER

Synonyms: bleat, mewl, pule

Antonyms: crow, delight, rejoice

Related Words: fuss, sniffle, snivel, snuffle, whine; bawl, blub [chiefly British], blubber, cry, sob, weep; peep, squeak; yelp; mumble, murmur, mutter; groan, moan, sigh

Near Antonyms: scream, screech, shriek, squeal; howl, squall, wail, yowl; call, caterwaul, squawk; bellow, roar

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Rhymes with WHIMPER

crimper, limper, shrimper, simper