snivel

Noun
  1. Whining in a tearful manner (synset 100870201)
    is a type of: crying, tears, weeping - the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
    same as: sniveling
  2. The act of breathing heavily through the nose (as when the nose is congested) (synset 100837810)
    is a type of: breathing, external respiration, respiration, ventilation - the bodily process of inhalation and exhalation; the process of taking in oxygen from inhaled air and releasing carbon dioxide by exhalation
    same as: sniffle, snuffle
Verb
  1. Talk in a tearful manner (synset 201044403)
    is a type of: mouth, speak, talk, utter, verbalise, verbalize - express in speech
    same as: whine
    verb group: grizzle, whine, yammer, yawp - complain whiningly
  2. Snuff up mucus through the nose (synset 200101533)
    is a type of: breathe in, inhale, inspire - draw in (air)
    same as: snuffle
  3. Cry or whine with snuffling (synset 200067045)
    "Stop snivelling--you got yourself into this mess!"
    is a type of: cry, weep - shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain
    same as: blub, blubber, sniffle, snuffle

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