whimper in English: To cry softly with small, weak sounds, as a frightened dog or child does. (verb)

Translation

To cry softly with small, weak sounds, as a frightened dog or child does.

Word origin

An imitative word: it was made to copy the soft crying sound that it names.

Verb typeregular (whimper, whimpers, whimpered)

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A whimper is much softer and weaker than a bark.

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Whimpering is soft crying, quieter than sobbing.

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People whimper when they are hurt or afraid.

cry

To let water fall from your eyes when you are sad or hurt.

dog

A common animal with four legs that many people keep as a pet or to help them work.

sound

A sound is anything that you can hear with your ears.

quiet

Making little or no sound; not loud.

fear

The feeling of being afraid.

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