Synonyms of whines

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noun

plural of whine

as in moans

an expression of dissatisfaction, pain, or resentment

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• moans
• complaints
• fusses
• laments
• whimpers
• grievances
• bitches
• grumbles
• squawks
• wails
• bleats
• gripes
• murmurs
• whinges
• hollers
• yammers
• plaints
• carps
• beefs
• grouses
• grouches
• protests
• objections
• kvetches
• misereres
• stinks
• expostulations
• remonstrances
• challenges
• demurs
• quibbles
• kicks
• niggles

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• compliments
• praises
• plaudits
• commendations
• acclaim
• sanctions
• approvals
• indorsements
• endorsements
• applauses

whines

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verb

present tense third-person singular of whine

as in complains

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

• complains
• screams
• moans
• mutters
• grumbles
• whimpers
• growls
• squeals
• cries
• squawks
• whinges
• yammers
• wails
• kvetches
• worries
• grouses
• murmurs
• hollers
• yowls
• bleats
• kicks
• nags
• caterwauls
• gripes
• bellyaches
• bitches
• inveighs
• grizzles
• fusses
• grumps
• grouches
• beefs
• keens
• croaks
• kicks up a fuss
• repines
• carps
• protests
• yawps
• crabs
• yaups
• kicks up a stink
• sobs
• maunders
• objects (to)
• laments
• blubbers
• quarrels (with)
• cavils
• bewails
• quibbles
• bemoans
• frets
• deplores
• stews

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• rejoices
• delights
• accepts
• takes
• tolerates
• endures
• bears
• cheers
• crows
• applauds
• commends
• countenances