😩whine

verb
/waɪn/

Meaning

to complain in a feeble or annoying way; to make a high-pitched sound
to complain in an annoying way; to make a high-pitched sound

Example Sentences

The child began to whine when he didn’t get candy.

The child whined about having to go to bed early.

Example Expressions

whine and complain

Synonyms

complain, moan, groan, grumble, wail, fuss
Entry 1
complain, moan, groan, grumble, wail
Entry 2
complain, grumble, moan, fuss

Antonyms

praise, compliment, rejoice, accept, agree, appreciate
Entry 1
praise, compliment, rejoice
Entry 2
praise, accept, agree, appreciate

Collocations

whine about, constant whine, whining sound, whine and cry, whine constantly, whine and complain, stop whining, whine like a baby
Entry 1
whine about, constant whine, whining sound, whine and cry
Entry 2
whine about, whine constantly, whine and complain, stop whining, whine like a baby

Related Vocabularies

to give knowledge or instruction to someone; to show how to do something
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Leave something to someone in a will; pass down or hand down to the next generation.
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