Today’s word of the day is ‘Whimper.’ Let us understand more about this word.
whimper [ hwim-per ]
What is this word’s grammar?
The word is a verb, i.e., it demonstrates an action or an occurrence.
1. Cry softly
2. Moan
3. Weep
4. Whine
How is the word pronounced in popular languages?
1. Hindi – Bachche ka sa rona
2. Spanish – Gemido
3. French – Gémissement
4. Mandarin – Wūyè
How to use this word in a sentence?
1. Liza, frightened again, began once more to whimper prettily. (https://www.hitc.com/)
2. He called gently, and the animal responded with a whimper.
3. We will meet again, and when you whimper and beg for mercy, remember this moment!
4. With what was almost a whimper of suppressed fear he rocked backwards on his heels.
5. His courage had evidently forsaken him; he began to whimper and cry bitterly.
What are some synonyms of the word of the day?
Some synonyms of the word are:
moan, weep, bleat, blubber, complain, fuss, mewl, object, pule, snivel, sob, whine etc
What are some antonyms of the word of the day?
Some antonyms of the word are:
bawl
Quotation:
Tyranny is increasingly unsustainable in this post-cold-war era. It is doomed to failure. But it must be prodded to exit the stage with a whimper.Eskinder Nega
Social Example:
Towering incompetence. Intolerable lawlessness. This is the way the dream of empire ends. Not with a bang, but a whimper.
— Peter Jukes (@peterjukes) September 12, 2020
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