sniffle

Noun
  1. The act of breathing heavily through the nose (as when the nose is congested) (synset 100837810)
    is a type of: breathing, external respiration, respiration, ventilation - the bodily process of inhalation and exhalation; the process of taking in oxygen from inhaled air and releasing carbon dioxide by exhalation
    same as: snivel, snuffle
Verb
  1. Cry or whine with snuffling (synset 200067045)
    "Stop snivelling--you got yourself into this mess!"
    is a type of: cry, weep - shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain
    same as: blub, blubber, snivel, snuffle
  2. Inhale audibly through the nose (synset 200007549)
    "the sick student was sniffling in the back row"
    is a type of: breathe in, inhale, inspire - draw in (air)
    same as: sniff

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