Synonyms of whinge

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whinge 1 of 2

noun

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British

as in whine

an expression of dissatisfaction, pain, or resentment

that bloke always has some whinge about how women don't understand him

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

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

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whinge

2 of 2

verb

British

as in to complain

to express dissatisfaction, pain, or resentment usually tiresomely

dutifully cares for his elderly mum, despite her tendency to whinge about everything

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

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

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