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Meaning of bleat
The primary meaning of the word "bleat" is to make a weak, high-pitched sound, typically like that of a sheep or goat.
Etymology of bleat
The word "bleat" has its origins in Old English "blēatan", which is also the source of the Modern English word "bleat"
It is related to other Germanic words for the sound made by animals, such as Old Norse "blæta" and Middle Dutch "blaten"
The word has been used in English since the 9th century to describe the sound made by sheep and other animals
Synonyms
Definitions
- To make a weak, high-pitched sound, typically like that of a sheep or goat
- * To complain or protest in a weak or petulant way
Usage Examples
- The goat began to bleat loudly when it was separated from its mother
- * The child started to bleat and cry when she fell and skinned her knee
- * The protesters began to bleat and complain when their demands were not met
Antonyms
silence
quiet
stillness
calm
serenity
peacefulness
muteness
speechlessness
taciturnity
reserve
restraint
calmness
composure
dignity
poise
reserve
discretion
prudence
caution
reserve
moderation
temperance
self-control
reserve
abstinence
forbearance
self-restraint