Entry Word: whimper

Function: verb

Meaning: to utter feeble plaintive cries <the dog whimpered to be let in>

Synonyms mewl, pule

Related Words fuss, snivel, snuffle, whine; bawl, cry, weep; peep, squeak; yelp; mumble, murmur, mutter

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