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whine

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of whine

an expression of dissatisfaction, pain, or resentment
  • the perennial whine that movies aren't as good as they used to be
Synonyms of whine

beef, bleat, carp, complaint, fuss, grievance, gripe, grouch, grouse, grumble, holler, lament, moan, murmur, plaint, squawk, wail, whimper, yammer
Words Related to whine

challenge, demur, expostulation, kick, objection, protest, quibble, remonstrance, stink
Near Antonyms of whine

commendation, compliment, plaudit

acclaim, applause, praise

approval, endorsement (also indorsement), sanction

whine

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of whine

to express dissatisfaction, pain, or resentment usually tiresomely
  • For the whole of our vacation, the kids whined on and on about the weather.
Synonyms of whine

beef, bellyache, bleat, carp, caterwaul, complain, crab, croak, fuss, gripe, grouch, grouse, growl, grumble, grump, holler, inveigh, kick, moan, murmur, mutter, nag, scream, squawk, squeal, wail, whimper, yammer, yawp (or yaup), yowl
Words Related to whine

object (to), protest, quarrel (with)

cavil, quibble

fret, stew, worry

blubber, cry, sob

bemoan, bewail, deplore, lament
Phrases Synonymous with whine

kick up a fuss
Near Antonyms of whine

accept, bear, countenance, endure, take, tolerate

applaud, cheer, commend
Antonyms of whine

crow, delight, rejoice

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