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to snivel
01
to cry or whine with sniffling sounds
Intransitive
Examples
The tired toddler began to snivel after being denied a second cookie.
02
to sniff repeatedly, often due to a cold or emotional distress
Intransitive
Examples
She could n't stop sniveling from the cold air in the room.
03
to express dissatisfaction or discomfort in a whiny, tearful, or self-pitying manner
Intransitive: to snivel about sth
Examples
He was sniveling about how unfair the situation was, even though it was his own fault.
Snivel
01
whining in a tearful manner
02
the act of breathing heavily through the nose (as when the nose is congested)
