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whine
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- pronunciation:
- waIn
- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb, noun), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
whines, whining, whined |
| definition 1: |
to make a long, high cry that expresses pain, complaint, or fear.
He whined when his mother told him to quit playing and come home for dinner.- synonyms:
- wail
- similar words:
- bawl, cry, howl, moan, scream, screech, shriek, squeal, yelp, yowl
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| definition 2: |
to complain or protest in a manner that is annoying.
She whined when the coach took her out of the game.- similar words:
- fuss, moan, wail, whimper
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| definition 3: |
to express or perform with, or as though with, a whine.
The soldier whined his way through basic training.- similar words:
- bawl, grumble, howl, moan, screech, whimper
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| related words: |
complain, grouch, grumble |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
the act or sound of whining.
We heard his whine but paid no attention to it.- similar words:
- screech, shriek, whimper
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| related words: |
grumble, yowl, zip |
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| derivations: |
whiningly (adv.), whiner (n.) |
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