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MOANING Synonyms

There are 19 synonyms of the word moaning. (exact relations)
There are 6 hypernyms of the word moaning. (close relations)
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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

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

• continually complaining or faultfinding

sobbing
verb, nounv, n
noun

• convulsive gasp made while weeping

bellyaching
nounn
noun

• an ache localized in the stomach or abdominal region

verb

• complain

bemoaning
verbv
verb

• regret strongly

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

kvetching
verb, nounv, n
verb

• To whine or complain, often needlessly and incessantly.

noun

• Persistent complaining.

mewling
adjectiveadj
verb

• cry weakly or softly

sighing
verbv
noun

• an utterance made by exhaling audibly

• a sound like a person sighing

verb

• heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily

• utter with a sigh

whimpering
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• a complaint uttered in a plaintive whining way

verb

• cry weakly or softly

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

yowling
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• a very loud utterance (like the sound of an animal)

verb

• cry loudly, as of animals

• utter shrieks, as of cats

groan
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an utterance expressing pain or disapproval

verb

• indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure

Best Hypernyms For MOANING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for moaning, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (4)
emit utter utterance vocalization
Phrases (2)
let looselet out

Alternatives for CARPING

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