Synonyms of whine

whine 1 of 2

noun

as in moan

an expression of dissatisfaction, pain, or resentment

the perennial whine that movies aren't as good as they used to be

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

whine

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verb

ˈ(h)wīn 

as in to complain

to express dissatisfaction, pain, or resentment usually tiresomely

for the whole of our vacation, the kids whined on and on about the weather

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of whine

Noun

Lee's voice has always been Sui generis, a distinctive instrument caught between a whine and a yelp yet immediately recognizable. — Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 8 June 2026

And rather than synthesizing a fake engine note, Ferrari has fitted an accelerometer to the rear axle that works like a guitar pickup, sensing vibrations from the motors, filtering out unwanted whine, and feeding the resulting audio into the cabin. — Jeremy White, Wired News, 25 May 2026

Verb

And everyone stop whining to their mom about the other one – or in this case, a federal judge. — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2026

Quit whining about the stupid catch, quit whining about Jazz stealing third, and maybe start talking about how the Red Sox were a complete no-show all weekend long. — Zach Dean Outkick, FOXNews.com, 31 Aug. 2026