1. made the cry of a sheep or goat
2. complained in a weak or annoying way
Usage: informal

Examples

• The sheep bleated loudly when separated from the flock.
• The goat bleated as it searched for food.
• He bleated about the unfair treatment he received.
• She bleated constantly about her heavy workload.
• The lamb bleated for its mother.
• The customer bleated about the poor service.