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WHINING Synonyms

There are 25 synonyms of the word whining. (exact relations)
There are 25 hypernyms of the word whining. (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

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

Best Hypernyms For WHINING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for whining, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (23)
complain complaining complaint go grumbling kick kvetch lamenting locomote mouth move noise plain quetch resound speak talk travel utter verbalise verbalize moaning whimpering
Phrases (2)
make noisesound off

Alternatives for CARPING

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