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Snivel

noun
1.
Whining in a tearful manner.  Synonym: sniveling.
2.
The act of breathing heavily through the nose (as when the nose is congested).  Synonyms: sniffle, snuffle.



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"Snivel" Quotes from Famous Books



... His thoughts ran on things past; he had spoken unkindly of Sally, behind her back; he had been tipsy—Ah! how often! Then he thought, "Shall I pray and repent?" All the dare-devil in the deluded lad's soul arose at this question, and he snarled "No. Blowed if I snivel just yet, only because I'm in a bad way." Oh, Jack, Jack! And the deep grave weltering below you, and only a ring of cork and oilskin to keep you out of that cold home. Was there never a shudder as you thought of the crowding ...
— The Chequers - Being the Natural History of a Public-House, Set Forth in - a Loafer's Diary • James Runciman



Words linked to "Snivel" :   sniveller, external respiration, breathing, ventilation, snuffle, inspire, grizzle, cry, weeping, respiration, yawp, whine, speak, talk, verbalize, utter, verbalise, inhale, weep, mouth, breathe in, crying, blub, yammer, tears



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