begin to whimper
Frequency: 7.010.5 per million words
To start making a whimpering sound.
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Examples (10)
- The lost puppy began to whimper softly in the cold.
- After hearing the sad news, she could feel herself begin to whimper.
- The child, scared of the thunder, began to whimper from under the bed.
- If you scold him too harshly, he might begin to whimper.
- As the injection went in, the patient began to whimper weakly.
- Don't let the little kitten begin to whimper; pick it up.
- The baby began to whimper for attention as soon as her mother left the room.
- He tried to maintain his composure, but eventually began to whimper with frustration.
- Whenever the old dog felt neglected, he would begin to whimper until someone noticed him.
- The injured bird began to whimper pitifully in the nest.