whine Synonyms
Another word for whine
• verb (Context 1)
To complain in a feeble, petulant, or irritating way.
"The children began to whinge about how much farther they had to walk."
• noun (Context 2)
A long, high-pitched, complaining cry or sound.
"The dog let out a pathetic whimper when left alone by the front door."
• verb (Context 3)
To give or make a long, high-pitched complaining cry or sound.
"The puppy started to whimper softly beside the closed bedroom door."
• noun (Context 4)
A feeble, petulant, or tiresome complaint.
"His constant gripe about the workload quickly alienated his colleagues."
• noun (Context 5)
A shrill, prolonged mechanical or electrical sound.
"The mechanics immediately recognized the high-pitched hum of a failing transmission."
• verb (Context 6)
To emit a shrill, prolonged sound (of a machine, engine, or wind).
"The jet engines began to hum loudly as the aircraft prepared for takeoff."