Synonyms for snivel

Grammar : Verb

Spell : sniv-uh l

Phonetic Transcription : ˈsnɪv əl

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Définition of snivel

Origin : Old English *snyflan "to run at the nose" (cf. snyflung "running of the nose"), related to snofl "nasal mucus;" see snout. Meaning "to be in an (affected) tearful state" is from 1680s. Related: Snivelled; snivelling. As a noun from 14c. Melville coined snivelization (1849). Middle English had contemptuous term snivelard (n.).

verb complain
verb cry

Example sentences :

When the blows fell, he held his breath, but he did not snivel.
Extract from : « Our Young Folks, Vol 1, No. 1 » by Various

When the blows fell, he held his breath, but did not snivel.
Extract from : « Winning His Way » by Charles Carleton Coffin

Mr. Snivel has placed himself against it, begs she will be calm.
Extract from : « An Outcast » by F. Colburn Adams

I am so glad—But (Mr. Snivel interrupts himself) never mind that!
Extract from : « An Outcast » by F. Colburn Adams

Mr. Snivel frets his fingers through his beard, and bows with an easy grace.
Extract from : « An Outcast » by F. Colburn Adams

Mr. Snivel perceives her agitation, and begs she will remain calm.
Extract from : « An Outcast » by F. Colburn Adams

Mr. Snivel methodically says he got it of McArthur, the antiquary.
Extract from : « An Outcast » by F. Colburn Adams

Mr. Snivel makes a second attempt to overcome the unprotected girl.
Extract from : « An Outcast » by F. Colburn Adams

Mr. Snivel reaches over the table and pats his opponent on the arm.
Extract from : « An Outcast » by F. Colburn Adams

George Mullholland and Mr. Snivel face each other, at a pier-table.
Extract from : « An Outcast » by F. Colburn Adams

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