whimper

//ˈwɪm.pər//
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Verb

whimperInfinitive
whimperPresent tense
whimperedPast tense
whimperedPast participle
whimperingPresent participle
whimpersThird-person singular
1

To make a series of low, feeble sounds expressing fear, pain, or unhappiness.

The puppy whimpered when it was left alone.

2

To say something in a low, weak, complaining voice.

"I don't want to go," she whimpered.

Antonym

Noun

whimperSingular
whimpersPlural
1

A low, feeble sound expressing fear, pain, or unhappiness.

The puppy let out a whimper when it was left alone.

Synonym

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