Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

bleat

verb
/bliːt/
Definition
The sound made by a sheep or goat.
Examples
  • The sheep began to bleat loudly in the field.
  • She couldn’t help but bleat about her problems to her friends.
  • As the storm approached, the goats bleated nervously.
Meaning
To speak or complain in a weak or whining manner; to utter a bleat.
Synonyms
  • baa
  • whine
  • complain