the mind > emotion > suffering > sorrow or grief > lamentation or expression of grief > cry of grief > cry with grief [verb (transitive)] > utter in a whimper (3)
transitive. To utter or say (something) in a whining or querulous tone. Also with direct speech as object.
transitive. To utter or express in a whimper.
transitive. To utter in this way. Also with out.