Whimper

usgb/ˈwɪmpər/
verb

To cry quietly and weakly, especially because of pain or sadness.

The injured dog was whimpering in pain.
Visual representation of "whimper" - To cry quietly and weakly, especially because of pain or sadness.

Often appears as...

  • whimper in pain
  • whimper with joy
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Visual representation of "whimper"
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Quiet Crying

Use 'whimper' to describe someone trying to cry silently, not loudly sobbing.

Illustration for Quiet Crying
Lost and scared, the child whimpered behind the tree.
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Not for Happiness

'Whimper' isn't usually associated with happiness, despite the collocation 'whimper with joy'.

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Even though he won the game, he whimpered due to the injury.
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Context of Pain

'Whimper' is often used to express physical or emotional pain in a subdued manner.

Illustration for Context of Pain
After the fall, she sat whimpering until help arrived.
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