What is the meaning of snivel?

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noun

Whining in a tearful manner.
- synonyms: sniveling
The act of breathing heavily through the nose (as when the nose is congested.
- synonyms: snuffle, sniffle

verb

Talk in a tearful manner.
- synonyms: whine
Snuff up mucus through the nose.
- synonyms: snuffle
Cry or whine with snuffling.
- usage: "Stop snivelling-you got yourself into this mess"
- synonyms: sniffle, blubber, blub, snuffle

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