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Sniveled: meaning, definitions and examples

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sniveled

 

[ หˆsnษชvld ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

past tense

Sniveled refers to the act of crying or whimpering in a way that suggests weakness or self-pity. It is often associated with making a feeble complaint or expressing discomfort. This term can also imply a sense of whining while seeking sympathy or attention from others. Sniveling can be a reaction to physical pain or emotional distress, but it generally conveys a lack of strength or composure.

Synonyms

blubbered, complained, cried, sobbed, whined

Examples of usage

  • He sniveled after losing the game.
  • The child sniveled for his mother's attention.
  • She sniveled through her tears, trying to explain her feelings.
  • After the argument, he sniveled in the corner, feeling sorry for himself.

Translations

Translations of the word "sniveled" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น choramingou

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฐเฅ‹เคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช schluchzen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ merintih

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะปะฐะบะฐะฒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ szlochaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆณฃใ่จ€ใ‚’่จ€ใ†

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท pleurer

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ lloriquear

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท inlemek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ›Œ์ฉ์ด๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠุจูƒูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vzlykat

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vzlykaลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆŠฝๆณฃ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zavijati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ grรกta

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถั‹ะปะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒขแƒ˜แƒ แƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ aฤŸlamaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ lloriquear

Etymology

The word 'sniveled' is derived from the Old English 'snฤซfan,' meaning to make a slight noise or snivel, and to 'snivel' in Middle English referred to whimpering or complaining in a pitiful manner. The term has evolved over centuries, with its roots deeply embedded in the English language's rich history of expressive vocabulary relating to sounds. In earlier usage, it not only conveyed the physical act of crying but also emotional expressions of discontent or lamentation. The modern usage of 'sniveled' often implies a negative connotation, suggesting that the person is being insincere or overly dramatic in their display of emotion. Sniveling can often be viewed as a less dignified way of expressing one's distress, further embedding its pejorative sense within popular speech and literature. As a result, 'sniveled' today captures a complex blend of emotional nuance and societal judgment.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #42,349, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.