whimper
/ˈwɪmpər/
noun
- A low, weak crying sound made by a person or animal.
- The dog let out a whimper when the vet gave it a shot.
- I heard a soft whimper coming from the closet.
- Her whimper turned into a full cry when she saw the broken toy.
verb
- To make a series of low, weak crying sounds, as from fear, pain, or sadness.
- The child whimpered in the dark, afraid of the thunder.
- The puppy whimpered when it got its paw caught.
- She whimpered softly after stubbing her toe.
- To speak or complain in a weak, timid, or whining manner.
- He whimpered that he didn't want to go to school.
- Don't just whimper about the problem; do something about it.
- She whimpered a protest but no one listened.