Sniveled

Sniveled is the past tense and past participle of the verb 'snivel'. To snivel means to cry or whine with sniffling, often accompanied by tears. It implies a weak or self-pitying display of emotion. The term often describes a person, usually a child, who is crying quietly, often with a runny nose. It can also describe the act of complaining in a pathetic or weak manner. The connotation generally suggests a lack of strength or courage in the face of adversity or unhappiness.

Sniveled meaning with examples

• The child sniveled and clutched his mother's leg after he scraped his knee, hoping to elicit extra comfort and attention from his parent.
• After losing the game, the defeated team members sniveled in the locker room, muttering complaints about the referee's calls.
• The young apprentice sniveled when the master craftsman criticized his work, unable to accept the constructive criticism.
• Despite her best efforts, the injured puppy would **snivel** throughout the night due to its discomfort and pain.
• Instead of taking responsibility, the employee sniveled to his boss about being overloaded with too much work.