WHINING Synonyms
There are 25 hypernyms of the word whining. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for WHINING
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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 | ||||||||
crying | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds) adjective satellite • demanding attention • conspicuously and outrageously bad or reprehensible | ||||||||
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 | ||||||||
bellyaching | nounn | |||||||
noun • an ache localized in the stomach or abdominal region verb • complain | ||||||||
bemoaning | verbv | |||||||
verb • regret strongly | ||||||||
bleating | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the sound of sheep or goats (or any sound resembling this) verb • talk whiningly • cry plaintively | ||||||||
groaning | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • an utterance expressing pain or disapproval verb • indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure | ||||||||
kvetching | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
verb • To whine or complain, often needlessly and incessantly. noun • Persistent complaining. | ||||||||
moaning | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • an utterance expressing pain or disapproval verb • indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure | ||||||||
sniffling | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
noun • the act of breathing heavily through the nose (as when the nose is congested) verb • cry or whine with snuffling • inhale audibly through the nose | ||||||||
snivelling | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
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 | ||||||||
whimpering | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
noun • a complaint uttered in a plaintive whining way 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 | ||||||||