Antonyms for whimpering

Grammar : Verb

Spell : hwim-per, wim-

Phonetic Transcription : ˈʰwɪm pər, ˈwɪm-

bawl

Definition of whimpering

Origin : 1510s, probably of imitative origin, or from German wimmern "to whimper, moan." The noun is first recorded c.1700. Related: Whimpered; whimpering.

verb cry softly

Example sentences :

She shrank back, whimpering feebly; but no one took note of her.
Extract from : « Meadow Grass » by Alice Brown

The two dogs were whimpering and snarling at his feet, but she took no notice of them.
Extract from : « White Fang » by Jack London

When he dozed despite himself, the whimpering and snarling of the dogs aroused him.
Extract from : « White Fang » by Jack London

Then the wreckers, hand in hand, quaking and whimpering, stepped out to the mouth of the cave.
Extract from : « The Manxman » by Hall Caine

The child, awakened by Nancy's cry, was now whimpering fretfully.
Extract from : « The Manxman » by Hall Caine

Poor sweep, whimpering, said, "I am sure I have as good a right here as you have."
Extract from : « The Book of Anecdotes and Budget of Fun; » by Various

“If you ever dare treat me like this again–––” she began, whimpering.
Extract from : « The Gorgeous Girl » by Nalbro Bartley

"You just want to bully me," said Beecher, in a whimpering tone.
Extract from : « Davenport Dunn, Volume 1 (of 2) » by Charles James Lever

You were like a baby, slobbering and whimpering in your sleep.
Extract from : « Second Sight » by Basil Eugene Wells

Old Parrish was whining and whimpering as he crouched in his place.
Extract from : « Astounding Stories of Super-Science, May, 1930 » by Various

Synonyms for whimpering

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