whimper (B2)
verb
Pronunciation: ˈwɪmpər
Definition
Make a series of low, feeble, and plaintive sounds, typically indicating fear, pain, or unhappiness.
Examples
The injured dog began to whimper as the veterinarian touched its leg.
She could hear the child whimper in the next room after the nightmare.
He let out a final, quiet whimper before finally falling asleep.
How to Use whimper
- whimper in pain (prepositional phrase)
- The cause of the whimpering. — "The puppy began to whimper in pain after falling off the couch."
- whimper to someone (prepositional phrase)
- Directing the complaint or distress toward a listener. — "She continued to whimper to her mother about the broken toy."
Synonyms of whimper
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