whimpered
verb (past tense and past participle of whimper) as in strong fondness
Word Combinations
Example:She whimpered and sobbed into her pillow, unable to hold back her tears.
Definition:Short, hurried, turbulent sounds made during heavy sobbing, usually caused by grief, pain, or distress.
Example:The child whimpered miserably, holding its injured leg.
Definition:Felt with intense pain or distaste; unhappy, upset.
Example:The old homeless man whimpered piteously, begging for food.
Definition:Inspiring or deserving sympathy.
Example:The widow whimpered and grieved at the loss of her beloved husband.
Definition:Experiencing or showing sorrow over someone’s death; grieved, sorrowful.
Example:The injured man whimpered and groaned in agony.
Definition:Make a prolonged, complaining sound, especially in pain or discomfort.
Example:He whimpered and groaned in anguished pain.
Definition:Felt or causing intense physical or mental pain, or suffering.
Example:The lost and hungry dog whimpered pitifully as it searched for food.
Definition:Worthy of being pitied; evoking sympathy.
Example:The puppies whimpered and huddled together for warmth.
Definition:Crouched, rump bent, head close to the body, etc. in order to gain warmth or shelter.
Example:The child whimpered weakly and whimperingly, hoping for a cookie.
Definition:In a manner suggesting begging appeal or weak protest with whimpering cries.
Example:She whimpered pitifully, her pitiable state touching everyone in the room.
Definition:Deserving or able to inspire pity; unfortunate, wretched.
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