Synonyms for snivel

Synonyms for (noun) snivel

Synonyms: sniffle, snivel, snuffle

Definition: the act of breathing heavily through the nose (as when the nose is congested)

Similar words: breathing, ventilation, external respiration, respiration

Definition: the bodily process of inhalation and exhalation; the process of taking in oxygen from inhaled air and releasing carbon dioxide by exhalation


Synonyms: snivel, sniveling

Definition: whining in a tearful manner

Similar words: tears, weeping, crying

Definition: the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)

Usage: I hate to hear the crying of a child; she was in tears


Synonyms for (verb) snivel

Synonyms: sniffle, snivel, snuffle, blub, blubber

Definition: cry or whine with snuffling

Usage: Stop snivelling--you got yourself into this mess!

Similar words: cry, weep

Definition: shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain

Usage: She cried bitterly when she heard the news of his death; The girl in the wheelchair wept with frustration when she could not get up the stairs


Synonyms: snivel, snuffle

Definition: snuff up mucus through the nose

Similar words: breathe in, inhale, inspire

Definition: draw in (air)

Usage: Inhale deeply; inhale the fresh mountain air; The patient has trouble inspiring; The lung cancer patient cannot inspire air very well


Synonyms: whine, snivel

Definition: talk in a tearful manner

Similar words: speak, verbalise, verbalize, utter, mouth, talk

Definition: express in speech

Usage: She talks a lot of nonsense; This depressed patient does not verbalize


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