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bleated

The correct spelling is bleated.

How to pronounce bleated

verb

Say it like: Blee-ted

The correct spelling is bleated. Of a sheep or goat, to make its characteristic cry; of a human, to mimic this sound. For example: "The last thing we need is to hear them bleating to us about organizational problems."

Usage Examples

The last thing we need is to hear them bleating to us about organizational problems.

Definition

verb

  1. 1.Of a sheep or goat, to make its characteristic cry; of a human, to mimic this sound.
  2. 2.Of a person, to complain.

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