Definitions
- Describing someone who is crying or sobbing in a weak or irritating way. - Referring to someone who is complaining in a feeble or annoying manner. - Talking about someone who is expressing their emotions in a pitiful or self-pitying way.
- Describing someone who is complaining in a high-pitched or irritating tone. - Referring to someone who is expressing dissatisfaction or annoyance in a persistent or irritating way. - Talking about someone who is grumbling or moaning in a petulant or childish manner.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe someone who is complaining or expressing dissatisfaction.
- 2Both words have a negative connotation.
- 3Both words can be used to describe someone's tone of voice.
- 4Both words can be used to describe someone's behavior or attitude.
What is the difference?
- 1Tone: Snivelling has a tone of weakness or self-pity, while whining has a tone of annoyance or petulance.
- 2Pitch: Snivelling is typically a low-pitched sound, while whining is usually a high-pitched sound.
- 3Intensity: Whining is often more persistent and irritating than snivelling.
- 4Age: Whining is often associated with children, while snivelling can be used to describe people of any age.
- 5Context: Snivelling is often associated with crying or sobbing, while whining is more associated with complaining or grumbling.
Remember this!
Snivelling and whining are both negative words that describe someone who is complaining or expressing dissatisfaction. However, the difference between them lies in their tone, pitch, intensity, age, and context. Snivelling has a tone of weakness or self-pity, while whining has a tone of annoyance or petulance. Snivelling is often associated with crying or sobbing, while whining is more associated with complaining or grumbling.
