snivel

verb

Definition of snivelnext
as in to whimper
to complain or cry in an annoying way The child sniveled until he got his way.

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Recent Examples of snivel But when Aurelius informs his son, Commodus (a sniveling Joaquin Phoenix), the latter murders his father before the decision is made public. — Lisa De Los Reyes, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Dec. 2024 But Sarah had only driven about a block before Jamie called to snivel out an apology. — Charlie Mason, TVLine, 24 Nov. 2024 Tom Felton, who played the sniveling Slytherin in every Potter film, wrote a tribute to the actress on Instagram. — Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 28 Sep. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for snivel
  1. whimper
  2. sob
  3. cry
  4. whine
  5. moan
  6. groan
Verb
  • The guy who claimed to be a barber began to whimper, folding his hands in prayer as his hair fell.
    — Philip Holsinger, TIME, 21 Mar. 2025
  • My poor mother was reduced to a whimpering mess . . .
    — Stephanie Nolasco, Fox News, 16 Mar. 2025
Definition of whimper
Verb
  • Further footage obtained by Fox News Digital shows a sobbing LaPlaca in a holding cell consenting to a breathalyzer test, but demanding at the same time that an officer call the township's Chief of Police Anthony Nippins.
    — Peter D'Abrosca, FOXNews.com, 29 Mar. 2025
  • One young man sobbed when a guard pushed him to the floor.
    — Philip Holsinger, TIME, 21 Mar. 2025
Definition of sob
Verb
  • This all occurred inside the funeral home, and White said he was filled with emotions, laughing and crying at the same time over his brother.
    — Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 9 Apr. 2025
  • Some people may have been scratching their heads when kids started screaming and crying after seeing a pig wearing a crown; With zombie pig men and skeleton archers riding spiders, why would this specific creature elicit such a guttural reaction?
    — Issy van der Velde, Rolling Stone, 9 Apr. 2025
Definition of cry
Verb
  • Callie hasn’t done much but whine about her suspension and yearn for a more meaningful connection with her mom this season, so a surprise killer role might shake things up for her storyline.
    — Erin Qualey, Vulture, 21 Mar. 2025
  • Sun Sentinel Dave Hyde: No need to overanalyze or whine — Heat suffering from Butler’s sabotage The Heat have lost eight straight games in a season gone south since Jimmy Butler quit on them and was traded.
    — South Florida Sun Sentinel, Sun Sentinel, 19 Mar. 2025
Definition of whine
Verb
  • Ramirez said the detectives had found belongings near the storm drain entrance and heard what sounded like a woman moaning from inside the storm drain.
    — Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Apr. 2025
  • Others had their heads and arms bandaged and were lined up on stretchers, moaning.
    — Sui-Lee Wee, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
Definition of moan
Verb
  • Both fell to the floor — Delaney groaning in ecstasy, Williams screaming in agony.
    — Rachel Handler, Vulture, 24 Mar. 2025
  • My assumption is that most rational human beings would happily stay in a warm and cozy office and simply listen to the building creak and groan under the force of the violent gusts.
    — Frederick Dreier, Outside Online, 11 Mar. 2025
Definition of groan

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