Pain And Discomfort Expressions

noun a low, feeble sound expressive of fear, pain, or unhappiness

verb to make a low, feeble sound expressive of fear, pain, or unhappiness

• The injured dog let out a soft whimper as the veterinarian examined its leg.
• My little sister started to whimper when she couldn't find her favorite toy.
• I could hear him whimper like a baby when he saw the spider.
• The old car whimpered as it struggled to make it up the steep hill.

interjection used to express sudden pain or discomfort

• She let out a sharp 'Ouch!' when she accidentally touched the hot stove.
• Ouch! That really hurt!
• Ouch, that was a real stinger!
• His words were like a slap in the face, making her say 'Ouch!' internally.