Synonyms for

Whines

Verb / waɪnz / / hwaɪnz / Another word for whines — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to complain or express dissatisfaction in a high-pitched voice

Synonyms & similar words

yawp squeak snivel screech creak whine screak yammer skreak grizzle whimper complains moans grumbles whimpers cries sobs snivels bawls laments bewails mourns grieves bitches carps gripes kvetches bellyaches whinges murmurs mutters

Example sentences

  1. She always whines about doing her homework.
  2. He whines when he has to eat vegetables.
  3. The dog whines when she wants attention.
  4. My little sister whines when she's tired.
  5. He whines when he has to clean his room.

Quotes

  • A man who has never made a woman whine is a failure in life. - Christopher Morley
  • If you want to whine, go to your room and write it in your diary like a normal teenage girl. - Megan Fox
  • Women complain about premenstrual syndrome, but I think of it as the only time of the month that I can be myself. - Roseanne Barr

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