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
