BITCHES Synonyms: 88 Similar and Opposite Words

bitches 1 of 2

noun

plural of bitch

as in whines

an expression of dissatisfaction, pain, or resentment tiresome members of the tour group who had one bitch after another

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bitches

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verb

present tense third-person singular of bitch

as in complains

to express dissatisfaction, pain, or resentment usually tiresomely those guys are always bitching about something

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Noun

The aftermath of the fire has been litigious, with tenants accusing companies of not maintaining safety systems, ignoring complaints about fireworks and failing to secure the property after the fire.

— Cassidy Alexander, AJC.com, 24 July 2026
Beretti and Cantone filed complaints with the Florida Department of Health, which, emails show, has begun investigating Guarino.

— Ella Moore July 23, Miami Herald, 23 July 2026

Definition of complaints

Verb

Adrian complains that McElwee, instead of making documentaries, should have followed the lucrative path of a Hollywood director, and even reproaches him for having turned down an offer to make a TV commercial.

— Richard Brody, New Yorker, 10 July 2026
If he had been forced to stick with readily available materials, Rashid complains, the deck behind the house would have been green or brown.

— Dean Kaufman, Curbed, 30 June 2026

Definition of complains

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In the decades after his death, Johnson’s loose playing and harrowing moans set American music on a path that would encompass Chuck Berry, Bob Dylan, even Nas.

— Steven Johnson, Washington Post, 14 July 2026
Sweet tweets, soft moans, the distant caw of a shore bird piloting toward the sea, spirited and hopeful, daylight already breaking through.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 13 July 2026

Definition of moans

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Another resident spoke of downloading a smartphone app to track decibel levels throughout the day, intending to document the noise of the coaster screams and report any violations.

— Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 24 July 2026
Pink grapefruit and blood orange accompany tangerine in creating a citrus-forward scent that just screams summertime fun.

— Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 23 July 2026

Definition of screams

Noun

The dynamic underscores how Trump continues to view tariffs as a tool for exerting pressure, both for trade grievances and as leverage in broader negotiations.

— Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 25 July 2026
In recent years, Engelbert’s communication style has been criticized and magnified by these players who aren’t afraid to air their grievances publicly.

— Annie Costabile, New York Times, 24 July 2026

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