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whimper vs wail

wail vs whimper

whimper and wail both are nouns.

whimper and wail both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
whimper Yes No Yes No
wail Yes No Yes No
As verbs, whimper and wail are synonyms defined as:
  • whimper and wail: cry weakly or softly
Other synonyms of whimper include mewl, pule.
whimper (noun) wail (noun)
a complaint uttered in a plaintive whining way a cry of sorrow and grief
whimper (verb) wail (verb)
cry weakly or softly cry weakly or softly
emit long loud cries
Difference between whimper and wail

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