Synonyms of kvetch

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noun

1

as in complainer

a person who makes frequent complaints usually about little things

according to the kvetch on the bus tour, there was little about Europe that was satisfactory

Synonyms & Similar Words

• complainer
• baby
• fussbudget
• grumbler
• whiner
• crybaby
• fusspot
• griper
• kvetcher
• sniveler
• fusser
• crab
• wailer
• moaner
• weeper
• bellyacher
• grump
• squawker
• bawler
• screamer
• malcontent
• bleater

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• happy camper

2

as in whine

an expression of dissatisfaction, pain, or resentment

vainly hoped that his coworker would spare him another kvetch about being overworked

Synonyms & Similar Words

• whine
• complaint
• moan
• bitch
• lament
• fuss
• grievance
• grumble
• gripe
• grouse
• whimper
• squawk
• whinge
• wail
• bleat
• murmur
• yammer
• carp
• holler
• beef
• grouch
• plaint
• protest
• objection
• quibble
• miserere
• challenge
• demur
• stink
• expostulation
• remonstrance
• niggle
• kick

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• praise
• compliment
• commendation
• applause
• approval
• acclaim
• plaudit
• indorsement
• sanction
• endorsement

kvetch

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verb

as in to complain

to express dissatisfaction, pain, or resentment usually tiresomely

a chronically resentful person who seems to look for things to kvetch about

Synonyms & Similar Words

• complain
• whine
• scream
• moan
• grumble
• mutter
• worry
• bitch
• inveigh
• squawk
• nag
• whinge
• gripe
• cry
• growl
• wail
• squeal
• whimper
• murmur
• grouse
• bellyache
• yammer
• kick
• holler
• bleat
• repine
• caterwaul
• yowl
• grouch
• beef
• keen
• carp
• grump
• grizzle
• croak
• fuss
• kick up a fuss
• yawp
• kick up a stink
• crab
• protest
• maunder
• yaup
• quibble
• sob
• cavil
• object (to)
• quarrel (with)
• lament
• fret
• bewail
• bemoan
• stew
• blubber
• deplore

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• rejoice
• delight
• accept
• tolerate
• take
• endure
• bear
• crow
• cheer
• applaud
• commend
• countenance