Definitions
- Describing a strong emotional response to sadness, grief, or loss. - Referring to crying with tears streaming down the face. - Talking about a prolonged and intense crying episode.
- Describing a soft and low crying sound. - Referring to a weak or feeble cry. - Talking about a subdued expression of pain, fear, or distress.
List of Similarities
- 1Both involve making sounds with the mouth to express emotions.
- 2Both are associated with sadness, pain, or distress.
- 3Both can be involuntary responses to a situation.
- 4Both are non-verbal forms of communication.
- 5Both can be accompanied by tears or other physical symptoms.
What is the difference?
- 1Intensity: Weeping is more intense and prolonged than whimpering.
- 2Volume: Weeping is louder and more audible than whimpering.
- 3Expression: Weeping is a more visible and outward expression of emotion than whimpering.
- 4Duration: Weeping can last for a longer period than whimpering.
- 5Connotation: Weeping is associated with stronger emotions such as grief or sorrow, while whimpering is associated with a weaker or more subdued expression of emotion.
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Remember this!
Weep and whimper are both synonyms for crying, but they differ in their intensity, volume, and expression. Weeping is a more intense and prolonged expression of sadness or grief, often accompanied by tears and audible sounds. Whimpering, on the other hand, is a softer and weaker expression of pain or distress, often accompanied by low sounds and subdued emotions.
