Pronunciation: /ˈwɪmpər/
noun a low, feeble sound expressive of fear, pain, or unhappiness
A1 The puppy let out a whimper when it couldn't find its toy.
A2 She heard a whimper coming from the abandoned house.
B1 The whimper of the wind outside made her feel uneasy.
B2 He couldn't help but let out a whimper of pain as he fell to the ground.
C1 The whimper of the child in distress tugged at her heartstrings.
C2 The whimper of the wounded animal echoed through the forest, causing a sense of sadness.
verb to make a low, feeble sound expressive of fear, pain, or unhappiness
A1 The puppy whimpered when it was left alone.
A2 The child whimpered softly as they scraped their knee.
B1 The injured dog whimpered in pain.
B2 She whimpered with fear as the storm grew stronger.
C1 The actor whimpered convincingly during the emotional scene.
C2 The prisoner whimpered in despair as he realized his fate.
formal The injured dog let out a soft whimper as the veterinarian examined its leg.
informal My little sister started to whimper when she couldn't find her favorite toy.
slang I could hear him whimper like a baby when he saw the spider.
figurative The old car whimpered as it struggled to make it up the steep hill.
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