whimpered

Meanings

• Verb

  to make a low, whining sound, especially in pain or fear

  - "The puppy whimpered when it was left alone."
  - "The baby whimpered all night long."
  - "The wounded animal whimpered in agony."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with whimpered
permitted , committed , forbidden , mitted

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Variants

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whimper , whimpered , whimpering , whimpers

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'to make a sound like a whip', from Old English whippan, from whip. The meaning shifted to 'make a whining or whimpering sound' in Middle English.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'whimpered' comes from Old English 'whippan', which meant 'to make a sound like a whip'.

2. In some dialects, 'whimpered' can also be used as a noun to describe the sound itself.

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Related Concepts

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1. whining: A continuous, often annoying, complaining or complaining sound. 'Whimpered' is a softer, more pitiful version of this.

2. whimper: A sound made by a person or animal in pain, fear, or distress.

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Culture

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In literature, 'whimpered' is often used to describe the sound of pain or fear in animals or humans. In music, it can be used metaphorically to describe a melancholic or sad sound.

How to Memorize "whimpered"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a small, scared animal making a low, whining sound. Try to focus on the sound and the emotion it conveys.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'whimpered' with the sound of a small, scared animal. Try to remember this association when you encounter the word.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each word in 'Whimpered' - 'W' for whining, 'h' for high-pitched, 'i' for inflection, 'p' for pitiful, 'p' for pain, and 'e' for emotion.

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