Synonyms of whimper

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noun

as in whine

an expression of dissatisfaction, pain, or resentment

patiently posed for dozens of photographs without so much as a whimper

Synonyms & Similar Words

• whine
• moan
• complaint
• fuss
• bitch
• lament
• grievance
• murmur
• wail
• bleat
• squawk
• grumble
• grouse
• gripe
• holler
• whinge
• protest
• beef
• carp
• plaint
• objection
• yammer
• demur
• grouch
• miserere
• kvetch
• remonstrance
• quibble
• expostulation
• stink
• challenge
• niggle
• kick

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• praise
• compliment
• applause
• commendation
• approval
• acclaim
• plaudit
• sanction
• endorsement
• indorsement

whimper

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verb

1

as in to cry

to utter feeble plaintive cries

the dog whimpered to be let in

Synonyms & Similar Words

• cry
• sob
• moan
• bleat
• mewl
• weep
• whine
• groan
• sniffle
• mumble
• pule
• snivel
• squeak
• murmur
• sigh
• bawl
• peep
• yelp
• mutter
• blubber
• snuffle
• blub
• fuss

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• scream
• shriek
• squeal
• screech
• wail
• howl
• squall
• squawk
• call
• roar
• yowl
• bellow
• caterwaul

2

as in to complain

to express dissatisfaction, pain, or resentment usually tiresomely

a good-hearted person, but given to whimpering about trifles

Synonyms & Similar Words

• complain
• scream
• whine
• moan
• mutter
• growl
• grumble
• cry
• squeal
• murmur
• worry
• wail
• squawk
• bitch
• yowl
• bleat
• kick
• holler
• bellyache
• repine
• whinge
• nag
• kvetch
• caterwaul
• gripe
• grouse
• inveigh
• beef
• grizzle
• yawp
• protest
• sob
• keen
• croak
• fuss
• yammer
• kick up a fuss
• kick up a stink
• carp
• grouch
• crab
• maunder
• yaup
• grump
• object (to)
• cavil
• quarrel (with)
• quibble
• lament
• fret
• bewail
• blubber
• stew
• bemoan
• deplore

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• rejoice
• delight
• accept
• endure
• take
• bear
• tolerate
• cheer
• crow
• applaud
• countenance
• commend