Antonyms for snivelingsnivel·ing

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1. snivel, snivelingnoun

   whining in a tearful manner

   Synonyms:
   sniffle, snuffle, snivel

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1. snickering

   sniveling, a form of abjection, as in sorrow, is a word used to describe expression of a state of inner turmoil sufficient to render one incapable of coherent, direct confrontation. it's often caused by the guilt, or stupidity, of the sniveler. it is commonly associated with cowardice, and crying. it is the opposite of snickering which denotes a condition of self-satisfaction, or superiority, sufficient to look down on another while making quiet clucking sounds.

   the boss snickered at the hapless intern so much that his subordinate began sniveling in the belief it'd save his job.

   Submitted by acronimous on February 20, 2018  

How to use sniveling in a sentence?

1. Polk County:

   That’s right, he didn’t want to die. He consciously and intentionally decided, he was an absolute coward. He looks like a man but he’s not a man, he’s a sniveling coward. He was a big bad dude when he had different firearms and shot and murdered a grandmother.

2. Ted Cruz:

   I don’t get angry often, but you mess with my wife,you mess with my kids, that’ll do it everytime. donald, you’re a sniveling coward, leave Heidi the hell alone.

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