PULE Synonyms: 36 Similar and Opposite Words

pule

verb

ˈpyül

Definition of pule

as in to whimper

to utter feeble plaintive cries a distressed baby puling in its crib

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Recent Examples of pule Brightman’s Josh also comes across as more of a puling partner than his TV predecessor. — Rhoda Feng, Vulture, 3 Feb. 2025

Recent Examples of Synonyms for pule

Verb

When El Viejo del Costal (Michael Galvan) appeared onstage during a recent performance, draped in rough burlap, his movements liquid and slithering, a kid in the audience whimpered.

— Laura Zornosa, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2026
Over the course of two hours, witnesses watched and listened as Christa Pike cried, whimpered and snored through Tennessee’s attempt to execute her.

— Keri Blakinger, ProPublica, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of whimper

Verb

Instead, there’s just an awful lot of tears — and young Nagatani is by far the best at sobbing.

— Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2026
Police believe she was knocked to the ground and could be heard gasping for breath and sobbing before the video ended, the warrant affidavit said.

— Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 29 Oct. 2026