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crying vs snivel

snivel vs crying

crying and snivel both are nouns.

crying is an adjective but snivel is not an adjective.

crying is not a verb while snivel is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
crying Yes Yes No No
snivel Yes No Yes No
As nouns, snivel is a hyponym of crying; that is, snivel is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than crying:
  • crying: the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
  • snivel: whining in a tearful manner
Other hyponyms of crying include sniveling, sob, sobbing, bawling, wailing.
crying (noun) snivel (noun)
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds) whining in a tearful manner
the act of breathing heavily through the nose (as when the nose is congested)
crying (adjective) snivel (adjective)
conspicuously and outrageously bad or reprehensible
demanding attention
crying (verb) snivel (verb)
snuff up mucus through the nose
cry or whine with snuffling
talk in a tearful manner
Difference between crying and snivel

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