Synonyms for whimpering


Grammar : Verb
Spell : hwim-per, wim-
Phonetic Transcription : ˈʰwɪm pər, ˈwɪm-

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Définition 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

Antonyms for whimpering

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