sniffle vs cry

sniffle and cry both are nouns.

sniffle and cry both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
sniffle	Yes	No	Yes	No
cry	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, cry is a hypernym of sniffle; that is, cry is a word with a broader meaning than sniffle:

sniffle: cry or whine with snuffling
cry: shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain

Other hypernyms of sniffle include weep.

sniffle (noun)	cry (noun)
the act of breathing heavily through the nose (as when the nose is congested)	a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
	a fit of weeping
	a slogan used to rally support for a cause
	a loud utterance of emotion (especially when inarticulate)
	the characteristic utterance of an animal

sniffle (verb)	cry (verb)
inhale audibly through the nose	shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain
cry or whine with snuffling	bring into a particular state by crying
	utter a sudden loud cry
	proclaim or announce in public
	utter a characteristic sound
	utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
	demand immediate action

Difference between sniffle and cry

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