WHINES Synonyms
There are 20 hypernyms of the word whines. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for WHINES
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gripes | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • acute abdominal pain (especially in infants) | ||||||||
bellyaches | nounn | |||||||
noun • an ache localized in the stomach or abdominal region verb • complain | ||||||||
carps | nounn | |||||||
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 | ||||||||
complains | verbv | |||||||
verb • express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness • make a formal accusation; bring a formal charge | ||||||||
fusses | 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 | ||||||||
grouses | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
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 | ||||||||
grumbles | 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 | ||||||||
kvetches | verb, adverb, nounv, adv, n | |||||||
noun • (Yiddish) a constant complainer • (Yiddish) a nagging complaint verb • express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness | ||||||||
moans | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an utterance expressing pain or disapproval verb • indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure | ||||||||
whinges | verbv | |||||||
noun • A cry. • A peevish complaint. verb • To complain, especially in an annoying or persistent manner. • To whine. | ||||||||
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 | ||||||||
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 | ||||||||
squeak | verbv | |||||||
noun • a short high-pitched noise • something achieved (or escaped) by a narrow margin verb • make a high-pitched, screeching noise | ||||||||
whimper | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a complaint uttered in a plaintive whining way verb • cry weakly or softly | ||||||||
yammer | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
verb • cry loudly, as of animals • complain whiningly | ||||||||
yawp | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
verb • make a raucous noise • complain whiningly |