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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.
Instead of facing the consequences, he chose to snivel and plead for forgiveness.
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.
The child began to snivel quietly, holding back tears as he looked at his scraped knee.
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.
She was sniveling about her long hours at work, even though others had it harder.
Snivel
01
whining in a tearful manner
02
the act of breathing heavily through the nose (as when the nose is congested)
