A new word: whimper

whimper, verb, /ˈwɪmpər/

1 

to make low crying sounds, or to speak in this way.
to make a quiet crying sound.

He heard the dog whimper.
‘It’s not my fault,’ she whimpered.
I could hear the puppy whimpering.

2 

to complain in a weak or annoying way.

She whimpered about having to get up early.
“Where are you going?” she whimpered.

whimper, noun, /ˈwɪmpər/

1 

a quiet crying sound.

I could hear the puppy’s whimpers.

2 

a mild expression of complaint or protest.

The new law was passed, despite a few whimpers [=objections] from the opposition.
She accepted their decision without a whimper. [=without complaining]