wheep

/hwɪp/

Definitions

1. verb

to make a faint, high-pitched sound, often in a state of anxiety or fear

“She started to wheep when she saw the snake.”

2. noun

a faint, high-pitched cry, often in a state of anxiety or fear

“The sound of the wheep sent shivers down her spine.”

Synonyms

  • whimper
  • whine

Antonyms

  • laugh
  • roar