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BLEAT Synonyms

There are 20 synonyms of the word bleat. (exact relations)
There are 11 hypernyms of the word bleat. (close relations)

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moan
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an utterance expressing pain or disapproval

verb

• indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure

whine
verbv
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

bawl
verbv
verb

• shout loudly and without restraint

• make a raucous noise

• cry loudly

cry
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition

• a loud utterance of emotion (especially when inarticulate)

• a slogan used to rally support for a cause

• a fit of weeping

• the characteristic utterance of an animal

verb

• utter a sudden loud cry

• shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain

• utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy

• proclaim or announce in public

• demand immediate action

• utter a characteristic sound

• bring into a particular state by crying

howl
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a long loud emotional utterance

• the long plaintive cry of a hound or a wolf

• a loud sustained noise resembling the cry of a hound

verb

• emit long loud cries

• cry loudly, as of animals

• make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles

• laugh unrestrainedly and heartily

keen
adjectiveadj
noun

• a funeral lament sung with loud wailing

adjective satellite

• having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

• intense or sharp

• excellent

• painful as if caused by a sharp instrument

• having a sharp cutting edge or point

verb

• express grief verbally

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

plaint
nounn
noun

• (United Kingdom) a written statement of the grounds of complaint made to court of law asking for the grievance to be redressed

• a cry of sorrow and grief

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

sob
verb, nounv, n
noun

• convulsive gasp made while weeping

• a dyspneic condition

• insulting terms of address for people who are stupid or irritating or ridiculous

verb

• weep convulsively

wail
verbv
noun

• a cry of sorrow and grief

verb

• emit long loud cries

• cry weakly or softly

whimper
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a complaint uttered in a plaintive whining way

verb

• cry weakly or softly

yelp
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a sharp high-pitched cry (especially by a dog)

verb

• bark in a high-pitched tone

baa
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the cry made by sheep

verb

• cry plaintively

blat
verb, adverb, nounv, adv, n
verb

• cry plaintively

blate
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• disposed to avoid notice

verb

• cry plaintively

kvetch
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• (Yiddish) a constant complainer

• (Yiddish) a nagging complaint

verb

• express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness

baaing
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• the cry made by sheep

verb

• cry plaintively

bleating
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the sound of sheep or goats (or any sound resembling this)

verb

• talk whiningly

• cry plaintively

whinge
verb, nounv, n
noun

• A cry.

• A peevish complaint.

verb

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

• To whine.

Best Hypernyms For BLEAT

Here is a list of related hypernyms for bleat, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (8)
complain cry emit kick kvetch plain quetch utter
Phrases (3)
let looselet outsound off

Alternatives for MOAN

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