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WHINE Synonyms

There are 21 synonyms of the word whine. (exact relations)
There are 20 hypernyms of the word whine. (close relations)
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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

Best Hypernyms For WHINE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for whine, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (18)
complain complaint go kick kvetch locomote mouth move noise plain quetch resound speak talk travel utter verbalise verbalize
Phrases (2)
make noisesound off

Alternatives for SNIVEL

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