1. to cry and sniffle in a weak or annoying way
Usage: past tense of snivel
2. to complain or speak in a weak, whining manner
Usage: past tense of snivel

Examples

• The child sniveled after dropping his ice cream cone.
• She sniveled about having to do extra homework.
• He sniveled and wiped his nose with his sleeve.
• The student sniveled when asked to present in front of the class.
• Instead of facing the problem, he just sniveled about it.
• The little boy sniveled until his mother picked him up.