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What is another word for Whimper? – 107 Whimper Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    murmur whisper moan groan whine cry sob wail lament mourn complain grumble grouse fret fuss squeak squeal mew mewl yelp yap howl ululate blubber snivel sniffle blub keening lamenting

    Meaning of Whimper

    The primary meaning of the word "whimper" is to make a low, often sad or complaining sound.

    Definitions

    • To give a low, often sad or complaining sound, typically because of pain, fear, or sadness
    • * To make a low, feeble, or complaining sound, typically in a weak or half-hearted way

    Etymology of Whimper

    The word "whimper" originated in the mid-16th century, likely imitative of the sound it describes
    It is related to other words that describe similar sounds, such as "whine" and "whir"

    Example Uses

    • The child began to whimper when she fell and scraped her knee
    • * The old dog let out a faint whimper as it lay on its side
    • * The crowd's murmurs turned to whimpers as the news of the disaster spread

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    laugh smile cheer shout yell scream whoop holler bellow roar boom blast cheer applaud praise compliment congratulate rejoice delight thrill exhilarate

    Related Nouns

    cry sound voice noise murmur whisper moan groan whine complaint lament mourn sorrow pain fear sadness grief misery suffering distress

    Related Verbs

    cry murmur whisper moan groan whine complain lament mourn sob wail howl ululate blubber snivel fret fuss squeak squeal

    Related Adjectives

    sad sorrowful painful fearful complaining weak feeble low faint half-hearted mournful lamentable pitiful pathetic distressing suffering miserable grief-stricken