whimpering
verb
Definitions
To cry or sob softly and intermittently.
Example: The lonely puppy began to whimper as soon as we left the room.
To cry with a low, whining, broken voice; to whine; to complain.
To say something in a whimpering manner.
Example: "Master, please don't punish me!" he whimpered.
noun
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The sound of one who whimpers; a whimper; a feeble complaint.