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English noun: snivel | |||
| 1. | snivel (act) whining in a tearful manner | ||
| Synonyms | sniveling | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | crying, tears, weeping | ||
| 2. | snivel (act) the act of breathing heavily through the nose (as when the nose is congested) | ||
| Synonyms | sniffle, snuffle | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | breathing, external respiration, respiration, ventilation | ||
English verb: snivel | |||
| 1. | snivel (communication) talk in a tearful manner | ||
| Examples | Sam and Sue snivel | ||
| Synonyms | whine | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s. Somebody ----s that CLAUSE | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | mouth, speak, talk, utter, verbalise, verbalize | ||
| Verb group | grizzle, whine, yammer, yawp | ||
| 2. | snivel (body) snuff up mucus through the nose | ||
| Synonyms | snuffle | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | breathe in, inhale, inspire | ||
| 3. | snivel (body) cry or whine with snuffling | ||
| Samples | Stop snivelling--you got yourself into this mess!. | ||
| Synonyms | blub, blubber, sniffle, snuffle | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | cry, weep | ||
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