Whimper — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb noun /ˈ(h)wim-pər/ whim·per

Meaning & Definition of Whimper

Whimper (verb)

  1. to make a low whining plaintive or broken sound
  2. to complain or protest with or as if with a whimper

Whimper (noun)

  1. a whimpering cry or sound
  2. a petulant complaint or protest

Whimper (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. an expression of dissatisfaction, pain, or resentment

    "patiently posed for dozens of photographs without so much as a whimper"

    similar: beef, bitch, bleat, carp, complaint, fuss, grievance, gripe, grouch, grouse, grumble, holler, kvetch, lament, miserere, moan, murmur, plaint, squawk, wail, whine, whinge (British), yammer
    related: challenge, demur, expostulation, kick, niggle (chiefly British), objection, protest, quibble, remonstrance, stink
    near: commendation, compliment, plaudit, acclaim, applause, praise, approval, endorsement, sanction

Whimper (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to utter feeble plaintive cries

    "the dog whimpered to be let in"

    similar: bleat, mewl, pule
    related: fuss, sniffle, snivel, snuffle, whine, bawl, blub (chiefly British), blubber, cry, sob, weep, peep, squeak, yelp, mumble, murmur, mutter, groan, moan, sigh
    near: scream, screech, shriek, squeal, howl, squall, wail, yowl, call, caterwaul, squawk, bellow, roar

  2. to express dissatisfaction, pain, or resentment usually tiresomely

    "a good-hearted person, but given to whimpering about trifles"

    similar: beef, bellyache, bitch, bleat, carp, caterwaul, complain, crab, croak, fuss, gripe, grizzle, grouch, grouse, growl, grumble, grump, holler, inveigh, keen, kick, kvetch, maunder (chiefly British), moan, murmur, mutter, nag, repine, scream, squawk, squeal, wail, whine, whinge (British), yammer, yawp, yowl, kick up a fuss
    related: object (to), protest, quarrel (with), cavil, quibble, fret, stew, worry, blubber, cry, sob, bemoan, bewail, deplore, lament
    opposite: crow, delight, rejoice
    near: accept, bear, countenance, endure, take, tolerate, applaud, cheer, commend

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Whimper

The most common words with a similar meaning to Whimper:

British: whinge
Chiefly British: maunder
beef, bitch, bleat, carp, complaint, fuss, grievance, gripe, grouch, grouse, grumble, holler, kvetch, lament, miserere, moan, murmur, plaint, squawk, wail, whine, yammer, mewl, pule, bellyache, caterwaul, complain, crab, croak, grizzle, growl, grump, inveigh, keen, kick, mutter, nag, repine, scream, squeal

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Whimper

Words with the opposite meaning of Whimper:

crow, delight, rejoice

Related Words for Whimper

challenge, demur, expostulation, niggle, objection, protest, quibble, remonstrance, stink, sniffle, snivel, snuffle, bawl, blub, blubber, cry, sob, weep, peep, squeak, yelp, mumble, groan, sigh, object (to), quarrel (with), cavil, fret, stew, worry

Near Antonyms of Whimper

commendation, compliment, plaudit, acclaim, applause, praise, approval, endorsement, sanction, scream, screech, shriek, squeal, howl, squall, wail, yowl, call, caterwaul, squawk, bellow, roar, accept, bear, countenance, endure, take, tolerate, applaud, cheer

Word Forms of Whimper

Inflections: whimpered, whimpering

Origin & Etymology of Whimper

imitative

First known use: 1513

Words & Phrases Containing Whimper

without a whimper

Frequently Asked Questions about Whimper

What does "Whimper" mean?

"Whimper" means to make a low whining plaintive or broken sound. As an a verb and a noun, it is defined as: to make a low whining plaintive or broken sound. It has 3 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Whimper"?

Other words for "Whimper" include beef, bitch, bleat, carp, complaint, fuss, grievance and gripe. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Whimper" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Whimper"?

There are 78 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Whimper". Common alternatives include beef, bitch, bleat, carp, complaint, fuss, grievance, gripe, grouch and grouse.

What is the opposite of "Whimper"?

Antonyms of "Whimper" include crow, delight and rejoice. Near antonyms include commendation, compliment, plaudit and acclaim.

How do you use "Whimper" in a sentence?

Examples of "Whimper" in a sentence: "patiently posed for dozens of photographs without so much as a whimper"; "the dog whimpered to be let in"; "a good-hearted person, but given to whimpering about trifles".

Is "Whimper" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Whimper" can be used as a verb and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Whimper"?

"Whimper" is pronounced /ˈ(h)wim-pər/ and divided into syllables as whim·per.

What is the origin of the word "Whimper"?

"Whimper" comes from imitative. First known use: 1513.