PULE Synonyms: 36 Similar and Opposite Words

pule

verb

ˈpyül

Definition of pule

as in to whimper

to utter feeble plaintive cries a distressed baby puling in its crib

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Recent Examples of pule Brightman’s Josh also comes across as more of a puling partner than his TV predecessor. — Rhoda Feng, Vulture, 3 Feb. 2025

Recent Examples of Synonyms for pule

Verb

Pancho, a heavy-bodied Airedale, whimpered and rubbed against my leg with the expectation of excitement to come.

— Frank C. Hibben, Outdoor Life, 15 July 2026
That admission led to gasps and whimpering by several courtroom observers.

— Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 11 June 2026

Definition of whimper

Verb

Officers described the videos recorded by that camera, writing that Westman seemed agitated after a visit with family and at times sobbed before driving by the church and school the night before the attack.

— ABC News, ABC News, 27 Aug. 2026
After the 911 audio concluded, a recess was called and she was wheeled from the room sobbing loudly.

— Kerry Breen, CBS News, 27 Aug. 2026