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BELLYACHING Synonyms

There are 28 synonyms of the word bellyaching. (exact relations)
There are 8 hypernyms of the word bellyaching. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for BELLYACHING

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carping
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• persistent petty and unjustified criticism

complaining
verb, nounv, n
adjective

• expressing pain or dissatisfaction of resentment

griping
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• acute abdominal pain (especially in infants)

grumbling
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• a loud low dull continuous noise

• a complaint uttered in a low and indistinct tone

adjective satellite

• continuous full and low-pitched throbbing sound

lamenting
verbv
adjective satellite

• vocally expressing grief or sorrow or resembling such expression

murmuring
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
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

adjective satellite

• making a low continuous indistinct sound

muttering
verb, nounv, n
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

nagging
verb, adverb, noun, adjectivev, adv, n, adj
adjective satellite

• continually complaining or faultfinding

wailing
adjectiveadj
noun

• loud cries made while weeping

adjective satellite

• vocally expressing grief or sorrow or resembling such expression

bemoaning
verbv
verb

• regret strongly

grizzling
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• a grey wig

verb

• be in a huff; be silent or sullen

• complain whiningly

groaning
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• an utterance expressing pain or disapproval

verb

• indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure

grousing
verbv
noun

• flesh of any of various grouse of the family Tetraonidae; usually roasted; flesh too dry to broil

• popular game bird having a plump body and feathered legs and feet

verb

• hunt grouse

• complain

moaning
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• an utterance expressing pain or disapproval

verb

• indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure

mooching
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• someone who mooches or cadges (tries to get something free)

verb

• ask for and get free; be a parasite

protesting
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• a formal and solemn declaration of objection

• the act of protesting; a public (often organized) manifestation of dissent

• the act of making a strong public expression of disagreement and disapproval

verb

• utter words of protest

• express opposition through action or words

• affirm or avow formally or solemnly

whimpering
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• a complaint uttered in a plaintive whining way

verb

• cry weakly or softly

whingeing
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• To complain, especially in an annoying or persistent manner.

• To whine.

noun

• A peevish complaint.

whining
nounn
noun

• a complaint uttered in a plaintive whining way

verb

• move with a whining sound

• talk in a tearful manner

• make a high-pitched, screeching noise

• complain whiningly

beef
verb, nounv, n
noun

• cattle that are reared for their meat

• meat from an adult domestic bovine

• informal terms for objecting

verb

• complain

Best Hypernyms For BELLYACHING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for bellyaching, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (7)
ache aching complain kick kvetch plain quetch
Phrases (1)
sound off

Alternatives for CARPING

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