bleat

US /bliːt/
UK /bliːt/
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1.

the cry of a sheep or goat

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We heard the soft bleat of a lamb in the field.
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The shepherd recognized the bleat of his own sheep.
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2.

a weak, wavering, or petulant complaint

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His constant bleat about the workload annoyed everyone.
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She ignored his pathetic bleat for attention.
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1.

(of a sheep or goat) make a characteristic weak, wavering cry

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The lamb began to bleat for its mother.
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The goats bleated loudly as they were led to the pasture.
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baacryyelp
2.

make a weak, wavering, or petulant complaint

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He continued to bleat about the unfairness of the decision.
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Don't just bleat about it, do something!
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