"snivel" in the noun sense

1. snivel, sniveling

whining in a tearful manner

2. snuffle, sniffle, snivel

the act of breathing heavily through the nose (as when the nose is congested)

"snivel" in the verb sense

1. snivel, whine

talk in a tearful manner

2. snuffle, snivel

snuff up mucus through the nose

3. snivel, sniffle, blubber, blub, snuffle

cry or whine with snuffling

"Stop snivelling

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