Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

snivel

verb
/ˈsnɪv.əl/
Definition
To weep or cry in a whiny or feeble manner.
Examples
  • After losing the game, he began to snivel about the unfair referee.
  • She would snivel over minor issues instead of addressing the bigger problems.
  • The child started to snivel when her favorite toy was taken away.
Meaning
To express sorrow or complain in a tearful, whiny way, often without genuine feelings of regret.
Synonyms
  • Whine
  • Cry
  • Sob
  • Wail
  • Moan