snivels
Weeps and whines
Snivels is the third-person singular of snivel, meaning to cry or whine in a weak, self-pitying way: She snivels every time she doesn't get her way.
Snivel combines tearfulness with complaining—not dignified weeping but pathetic, mucus-laden whimpering.
The noun snivels refers to such crying or to a runny nose accompanying it.
Sulky facial expression
- sulkBrood in silence
- tantrumUncontrolled display of frustration
- petulantChildishly bad-tempered
- immatureNot fully developed
juvenile · infantile · babyish · spoiled · bratty · crybaby · clingy · fussy
Quiet, plaintive cry
- sobConvulsive weeping
- weepShed tears emotionally
- sniffleNasal inhalation when congested
- mewlCry weakly, softly
tearful · blubbering · snuffle · whinge · pule · wail · bawl · blubber
Nasal discharge symptom
- sniffleNasal inhalation when congested
- sneezeExplosive nasal reflex
- congestionExcessive accumulation causing blockage
- tissuesSoft disposable paper sheets
mucus · phlegm · snot · nasal · stuffed up · drippy · sinuses · handkerchief
pout
Sulky facial expression
immature · juvenile · infantile · babyish · spoiled · bratty · crybaby · clingy · fussy · whiny
whimper
Quiet, plaintive cry
mewl · tearful · blubbering · snuffle · whinge · pule · wail · bawl · blubber · teary
runny nose
Nasal discharge symptom
- sniffleNasal inhalation when congested
- sneezeExplosive nasal reflex
- congestionExcessive accumulation causing blockage
tissues · mucus · phlegm · snot · nasal · stuffed up · drippy · sinuses · handkerchief · wiping
whines
Complains in high-pitched tones
laments · fusses · carps · kvetches · gripes · bellyaches · gripe · grievance · moan · faultfinding
snivelsbears up
Maintains composure under strain
holds it together · grins and bears it · soldiers on · perseveres · braves
snivelsendures
Continues despite hardship
perseveres · stands tall · soldiers on · braves · weathers
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