Whimpering: meaning, definitions and examples

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whimpering

 

[ หˆwษชmpษ™rษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

sound of distress

Whimpering is the act of making a low, feeble sound expressive of fear, pain, or discontent. It is often associated with a vulnerable state, where the individual is seeking comfort or signaling distress. This behavior can be observed in both humans and animals.

Synonyms

cry, moan, whine

Examples of usage

  • The puppy was whimpering after being left alone.
  • She heard the whimpering of a child in the dark.
  • He couldn't help but whimper when the doctor examined his injury.

Translations

Translations of the word "whimpering" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น gemido

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เคพเคเคชเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Wimmern

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ merintih

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะปะฐะบัะธะฒะธะน ะทะฒัƒะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ jฤ™kniฤ™cie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ†ใ‚ใๅฃฐ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท gรฉmissement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ gemido

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท inleme

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ๋Š๋‚Œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃู†ูŠู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hvรญzdรกnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vzdychanie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ‘œๅ’ฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ jokanje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kvein

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบาฏะนะทะตะปั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒขแƒ˜แƒ แƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hฤฑรงqฤฑrฤฑq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ gemido

Etymology

The word 'whimpering' is derived from the Middle English word 'wimperen', which likely comes from an imitative origin, capturing the sound of crying or distress. The term has roots tracing back to the Old English 'wimpre', related to the notion of whining and soft sounds. Over time, it has evolved in usage to encompass the broader emotional contexts of fear, pain, or complaint. The word encapsulates the essence of vulnerability and the inherent need for compassion and assistance, often depicted in both literature and everyday speech as a manifestation of emotional or physical suffering.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #25,384, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.