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WHINES Synonyms

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

Best Hypernyms For WHINES

Here is a list of related hypernyms for whines, 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 GRIPES

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