WHINE Synonyms
There are 20 hypernyms of the word whine. (close relations)
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| Word | Save | More Find | Usage | Type | ||
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| snivel | verbv | |||||
noun • whining in a tearful manner • the act of breathing heavily through the nose (as when the nose is congested) verb • talk in a tearful manner • snuff up mucus through the nose • cry or whine with snuffling | ||||||
| whimper | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a complaint uttered in a plaintive whining way verb • cry weakly or softly | ||||||
| bleat | verbv | |||||
noun • the sound of sheep or goats (or any sound resembling this) verb • talk whiningly • cry plaintively | ||||||
| carp | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • the lean flesh of a fish that is often farmed; can be baked or braised • any of various freshwater fish of the family Cyprinidae verb • raise trivial objections | ||||||
| complain | verbv | |||||
verb • express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness • make a formal accusation; bring a formal charge | ||||||
| fuss | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • an excited state of agitation • an angry disturbance • a quarrel about petty points • a rapid active commotion verb • worry unnecessarily or excessively • care for like a mother | ||||||
| gripe | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • informal terms for objecting verb • complain | ||||||
| grumble | verbv | |||||
noun • a loud low dull continuous noise • a complaint uttered in a low and indistinct tone verb • show one's unhappiness or critical attitude • make complaining remarks or noises under one's breath • to utter or emit low dull rumbling sounds • make a low noise | ||||||
| kvetch | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||
noun • (Yiddish) a constant complainer • (Yiddish) a nagging complaint verb • express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness | ||||||
| lament | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a cry of sorrow and grief • a song or hymn of mourning composed or performed as a memorial to a dead person • a mournful poem; a lament for the dead verb • express grief verbally • regret strongly | ||||||
| moan | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • an utterance expressing pain or disapproval verb • indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure | ||||||
| mutter | verbv | |||||
noun • a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech • a complaint uttered in a low and indistinct tone verb • talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice • make complaining remarks or noises under one's breath | ||||||
| pule | verbv | |||||
verb • cry weakly or softly | ||||||
| creak | verbv | |||||
noun • a squeaking sound verb • make a high-pitched, screeching noise | ||||||
| grizzle | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a grey wig verb • be in a huff; be silent or sullen • complain whiningly | ||||||
| screak | verb, adverbv, adv | |||||
verb • make a high-pitched, screeching noise • utter a harsh abrupt scream | ||||||
| screech | verbv | |||||
noun • a high-pitched noise resembling a human cry • sharp piercing cry verb • make a high-pitched, screeching noise • utter a harsh abrupt scream | ||||||
| skreak | verb, nounv, n | |||||
verb • make a high-pitched, screeching noise • utter a harsh abrupt scream | ||||||
| squeak | verbv | |||||
noun • a short high-pitched noise • something achieved (or escaped) by a narrow margin verb • make a high-pitched, screeching noise | ||||||
| yammer | verb, nounv, n | |||||
verb • cry loudly, as of animals • complain whiningly | ||||||
