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whimper - (of a person or animal) make a series of low, feeble sounds expressive of fear, pain, or discontent

The dog whimpered all day while its owner was away at work.

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gloom - An emotional or physical state of darkness and depression

The depressed family lived in a dark house, and the gloom of the house matched the gloom of their moods.

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gripe - To complain about something that is bothering you

Tom griped about his power bill to the utility company because it was three dollars higher than usual.

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grumble - To complain or protest about something in a bad-tempered but typically muted way

Susie grumbled silently when her mother told her to do her homework.

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fret - To be constantly worried or anxious.

Joe found that fretting about the many problems that popped up every day kept him from accomplishing his goals.

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yowl - A loud wailing cry, especially one of pain or distress

Walking in the park, Sara heard the pained yowl of a grizzly bear caught in a trap.

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retreat - To pull back or leave a position, often due to pressure, danger, or the need for rest.

After the argument, she decided to retreat to her room to calm down.

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yowl - Make a loud wailing cry

John yowled in pain after he fell off of the ladder and onto the ground.

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lament - To mourn or grieve for someone or something lost.

She lamented the loss of her childhood home after it was demolished.

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disgruntled - Angry or dissatisfied, and feeling that complaining won't help.

The customers were getting more and more disgruntled having to wait in line for 30 minutes to get to the cash register.

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misery - A state of great suffering or unhappiness, especially caused by emotional or physical pain.

After losing his job and home, he lived in deep misery for a long time, but with great effort, he slowly recovered.

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yelp - A short sharp cry, especially of pain or alarm

Don stubbed his toe against the table and let out a yelp.