whine

Noun
  1. A complaint uttered in a plaintive whining way (synset 107226412)
    is a type of: complaint - an expression of grievance or resentment
    same as: whimper
Verb
  1. Move with a whining sound (synset 201843222)
    "The bullets were whining past us"
    is a type of: go, locomote, move, travel - change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
  2. Talk in a tearful manner (synset 201044403)
    is a type of: mouth, speak, talk, utter, verbalise, verbalize - express in speech
    same as: snivel
    verb group: grizzle, whine, yammer, yawp - complain whiningly
  3. Make a high-pitched, screeching noise (synset 202176108)
    "The door creaked when I opened it slowly"; "My car engine makes a whining noise"
    is a type of: make noise, noise, resound - emit a noise
    same as: creak, screak, screech, skreak, squeak
  4. Complain whiningly (synset 200909883)
    is a type of: complain, kick, kvetch, plain, quetch, sound off - express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
    same as: grizzle, yammer, yawp
    verb group: snivel, whine - talk in a tearful manner

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