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resist the urge to whimper

Definition:

To control or suppress the inclination to cry or make small, weak sounds out of sadness, pain, or fear.

Examples:

Verb:

• She tried to resist the urge to whimper when she stubbed her toe.
• Despite the intense pain, he managed to resist the urge to whimper, determined to show his strength.

Noun:

• The child's face displayed a clear struggle as he fought to resist the urge to whimper.
• She quickly covered her mouth, trying to hide any evidence of her urge to whimper.

Adjective:

• He showed a brave and resist-the-urge-to-whimper attitude in the face of adversity.
• The boxer maintained a stoic and resist-the-urge-to-whimper demeanor throughout the grueling match.

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