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Plural for a series of low, feeble sounds expressive of fear, pain, or unhappiness
“A faint whimper proclaimed Mrs. Doo's maudlin mood.”
Plural for a (feeble) complaint or expression of dissatisfaction about something
“I would much rather join the battle and face defeat than have my freedom restricted without putting up so much as a whimper.”
Plural for an act of crying or lamentation
Plural for a short, high-pitched sound or cry
To make a series of low, feeble sounds expressive of fear, pain, or unhappiness
“Afraid for the first time of the darkness, he began to whimper in fear.”
To complain about something, especially in a feeble manner
“They whimper about a lack of evidence when the evidence is as plain as can be.”
To make a high-pitched sound or cry
To speak in a low or barely audible voice
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